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Add 56/7 and 40/27

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 1 13/27

56/7 + 40/27 is 256/27.

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,
    40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/189 + 280/189 = 1512 + 280/189 = 1792/189
  5. 1792/189 simplified gives 256/27
  6. So, 56/7 + 40/27 = 256/27
    In mixed form: 913/27

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