Add 9/56 and 36/27, Solve 9/56 + 1 9/27 as a fraction

Add 9/56 and 36/27

1^st number: 9/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

9/56 + 36/27 is 251/168.

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,
9/56 = 9 × 27/56 × 27 = 243/1512
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
36/27 = 36 × 56/27 × 56 = 2016/1512
Add the two like fractions:
243/1512 + 2016/1512 = 243 + 2016/1512 = 2259/1512
2259/1512 simplified gives 251/168
So, 9/56 + 36/27 = 251/168
In mixed form: 183/168

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