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Add 56/75 and 27/49

56/75 + 27/49 is 4769/3675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    56/75 = 56 × 49/75 × 49 = 2744/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    27/49 = 27 × 75/49 × 75 = 2025/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/3675 + 2025/3675 = 2744 + 2025/3675 = 4769/3675
  5. So, 56/75 + 27/49 = 4769/3675
    In mixed form: 11094/3675

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