Add 7/27 and 5/56
7/27 + 5/56 is 527/1512.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 56/27 × 56 = 392/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
392/1512 + 135/1512 = 392 + 135/1512 = 527/1512 - So, 7/27 + 5/56 = 527/1512
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