Add 8/56 and 27/20
1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 1 7/20
8/56 + 27/20 is 209/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
27/20 = 27 × 14/20 × 14 = 378/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 378/280 = 40 + 378/280 = 418/280 - 418/280 simplified gives 209/140
- So, 8/56 + 27/20 = 209/140
In mixed form: 169/140
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