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Add 56/5 and 42/27

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 1 15/27

56/5 + 42/27 is 574/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    56/5 = 56 × 27/5 × 27 = 1512/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/135 + 210/135 = 1512 + 210/135 = 1722/135
  5. 1722/135 simplified gives 574/45
  6. So, 56/5 + 42/27 = 574/45
    In mixed form: 1234/45

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