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Add 56/8 and 6/27

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 6/27

56/8 + 6/27 is 65/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    56/8 = 56 × 27/8 × 27 = 1512/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/216 + 48/216 = 1512 + 48/216 = 1560/216
  5. 1560/216 simplified gives 65/9
  6. So, 56/8 + 6/27 = 65/9
    In mixed form: 72/9

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