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Add 56/28 and 6/27

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 6/27

56/28 + 6/27 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    56/28 = 56 × 27/28 × 27 = 1512/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    6/27 = 6 × 28/27 × 28 = 168/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/756 + 168/756 = 1512 + 168/756 = 1680/756
  5. 1680/756 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 56/28 + 6/27 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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