Add 56/5 and 16/27
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 16/27
56/5 + 16/27 is 1592/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
56/5 = 56 × 27/5 × 27 = 1512/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/135 + 80/135 = 1512 + 80/135 = 1592/135 - So, 56/5 + 16/27 = 1592/135
In mixed form: 11107/135
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