Add 8/56 and 5/27
8/56 + 5/27 is 62/189.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 27/56 × 27 = 216/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
5/27 = 5 × 56/27 × 56 = 280/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
216/1512 + 280/1512 = 216 + 280/1512 = 496/1512 - 496/1512 simplified gives 62/189
- So, 8/56 + 5/27 = 62/189
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