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Add 8/56 and 56/27

1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 2 2/27

8/56 + 56/27 is 419/189.

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,
    8/56 = 8 × 27/56 × 27 = 216/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    56/27 = 56 × 56/27 × 56 = 3136/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/1512 + 3136/1512 = 216 + 3136/1512 = 3352/1512
  5. 3352/1512 simplified gives 419/189
  6. So, 8/56 + 56/27 = 419/189
    In mixed form: 241/189

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