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Add 81/27 and 10/56

1st number: 3 0/27, 2nd number: 10/56

81/27 + 10/56 is 89/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    81/27 = 81 × 56/27 × 56 = 4536/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/1512 + 270/1512 = 4536 + 270/1512 = 4806/1512
  5. 4806/1512 simplified gives 89/28
  6. So, 81/27 + 10/56 = 89/28
    In mixed form: 35/28

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