Add 56/27 and 5/25
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 5/25
56/27 + 5/25 is 307/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
56/27 = 56 × 25/27 × 25 = 1400/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/675 + 135/675 = 1400 + 135/675 = 1535/675 - 1535/675 simplified gives 307/135
- So, 56/27 + 5/25 = 307/135
In mixed form: 237/135
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