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Add 56/4 and 16/27

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 16/27

56/4 + 16/27 is 394/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    56/4 = 56 × 27/4 × 27 = 1512/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/108 + 64/108 = 1512 + 64/108 = 1576/108
  5. 1576/108 simplified gives 394/27
  6. So, 56/4 + 16/27 = 394/27
    In mixed form: 1416/27

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