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Add 56/60 and 27/50

56/60 + 27/50 is 221/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/300 + 162/300 = 280 + 162/300 = 442/300
  5. 442/300 simplified gives 221/150
  6. So, 56/60 + 27/50 = 221/150
    In mixed form: 171/150

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