Add 84/56 and 25/27
1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 25/27
84/56 + 25/27 is 131/54.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 56/27 × 56 = 1400/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1512 + 1400/1512 = 2268 + 1400/1512 = 3668/1512 - 3668/1512 simplified gives 131/54
- So, 84/56 + 25/27 = 131/54
In mixed form: 223/54
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