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Add 56/7 and 15/27

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 15/27

56/7 + 15/27 is 77/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    56/7 = 56 × 27/7 × 27 = 1512/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    15/27 = 15 × 7/27 × 7 = 105/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/189 + 105/189 = 1512 + 105/189 = 1617/189
  5. 1617/189 simplified gives 77/9
  6. So, 56/7 + 15/27 = 77/9
    In mixed form: 85/9

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