Add 56/7 and 3/27, Solve 8 0/7 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 3/27

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 3/27

56/7 + 3/27 is 73/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
56/7 = 56 × 27/7 × 27 = 1512/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
Add the two like fractions:
1512/189 + 21/189 = 1512 + 21/189 = 1533/189
1533/189 simplified gives 73/9
So, 56/7 + 3/27 = 73/9
In mixed form: 81/9

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