Add 63/27 and 30/56
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 30/56
63/27 + 30/56 is 241/84.
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,
30/56 = 30 × 27/56 × 27 = 810/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1512 + 810/1512 = 3528 + 810/1512 = 4338/1512 - 4338/1512 simplified gives 241/84
- So, 63/27 + 30/56 = 241/84
In mixed form: 273/84
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