Add 9/56 and 27/5, Solve 9/56 + 5 2/5 as a fraction

Add 9/56 and 27/5

1^st number: 9/56, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

9/56 + 27/5 is 1557/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
27/5 = 27 × 56/5 × 56 = 1512/280
Add the two like fractions:
45/280 + 1512/280 = 45 + 1512/280 = 1557/280
So, 9/56 + 27/5 = 1557/280
In mixed form: 5157/280

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