Add 6/56 and 25/27
6/56 + 25/27 is 781/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
6/56 = 6 × 27/56 × 27 = 162/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
25/27 = 25 × 56/27 × 56 = 1400/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
162/1512 + 1400/1512 = 162 + 1400/1512 = 1562/1512 - 1562/1512 simplified gives 781/756
- So, 6/56 + 25/27 = 781/756
In mixed form: 125/756
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