Add 56/30 and 8/27
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 8/27
56/30 + 8/27 is 292/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
56/30 = 56 × 9/30 × 9 = 504/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
504/270 + 80/270 = 504 + 80/270 = 584/270 - 584/270 simplified gives 292/135
- So, 56/30 + 8/27 = 292/135
In mixed form: 222/135
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