Add 63/27 and 20/56
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 20/56
63/27 + 20/56 is 113/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
63/27 = 63 × 56/27 × 56 = 3528/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
20/56 = 20 × 27/56 × 27 = 540/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1512 + 540/1512 = 3528 + 540/1512 = 4068/1512 - 4068/1512 simplified gives 113/42
- So, 63/27 + 20/56 = 113/42
In mixed form: 229/42
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