Add 84/56 and 15/27
1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 15/27
84/56 + 15/27 is 37/18.
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,
84/56 = 84 × 27/56 × 27 = 2268/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
15/27 = 15 × 56/27 × 56 = 840/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1512 + 840/1512 = 2268 + 840/1512 = 3108/1512 - 3108/1512 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 84/56 + 15/27 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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