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Add 56/60 and 4/27

56/60 + 4/27 is 146/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    56/60 = 56 × 9/60 × 9 = 504/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/540 + 80/540 = 504 + 80/540 = 584/540
  5. 584/540 simplified gives 146/135
  6. So, 56/60 + 4/27 = 146/135
    In mixed form: 111/135

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