Add 7/56 and 4/27
7/56 + 4/27 is 59/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/27 = 4 × 56/27 × 56 = 224/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
189/1512 + 224/1512 = 189 + 224/1512 = 413/1512 - 413/1512 simplified gives 59/216
- So, 7/56 + 4/27 = 59/216
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