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Add 75/56 and 3/27

1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 3/27

75/56 + 3/27 is 731/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    75/56 = 75 × 27/56 × 27 = 2025/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    3/27 = 3 × 56/27 × 56 = 168/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/1512 + 168/1512 = 2025 + 168/1512 = 2193/1512
  5. 2193/1512 simplified gives 731/504
  6. So, 75/56 + 3/27 = 731/504
    In mixed form: 1227/504

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