Add 6/56 and 60/27, Solve 6/56 + 2 6/27 as a fraction

Add 6/56 and 60/27

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

6/56 + 60/27 is 587/252.

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,
60/27 = 60 × 56/27 × 56 = 3360/1512
Add the two like fractions:
162/1512 + 3360/1512 = 162 + 3360/1512 = 3522/1512
3522/1512 simplified gives 587/252
So, 6/56 + 60/27 = 587/252
In mixed form: 283/252

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