Add 56/70 and 12/27
56/70 + 12/27 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
56/70 = 56 × 27/70 × 27 = 1512/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
12/27 = 12 × 70/27 × 70 = 840/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/1890 + 840/1890 = 1512 + 840/1890 = 2352/1890 - 2352/1890 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 56/70 + 12/27 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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