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Add 56/72 and 2/27

56/72 + 2/27 is 23/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    56/72 = 56 × 3/72 × 3 = 168/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/216 + 16/216 = 168 + 16/216 = 184/216
  5. 184/216 simplified gives 23/27
  6. So, 56/72 + 2/27 = 23/27

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