Add 7/56 and 28/27, Solve 7/56 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 7/56 and 28/27

1^st number: 7/56, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

7/56 + 28/27 is 251/216.

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,
7/56 = 7 × 27/56 × 27 = 189/1512
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
28/27 = 28 × 56/27 × 56 = 1568/1512
Add the two like fractions:
189/1512 + 1568/1512 = 189 + 1568/1512 = 1757/1512
1757/1512 simplified gives 251/216
So, 7/56 + 28/27 = 251/216
In mixed form: 135/216

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