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Add 56/35 and 7/27

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 7/27

56/35 + 7/27 is 251/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    56/35 = 56 × 27/35 × 27 = 1512/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    7/27 = 7 × 35/27 × 35 = 245/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/945 + 245/945 = 1512 + 245/945 = 1757/945
  5. 1757/945 simplified gives 251/135
  6. So, 56/35 + 7/27 = 251/135
    In mixed form: 1116/135

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