Add 27/28 and 7/3
1st number: 27/28, 2nd number: 2 1/3
27/28 + 7/3 is 277/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84 - Add the two like fractions:
81/84 + 196/84 = 81 + 196/84 = 277/84 - So, 27/28 + 7/3 = 277/84
In mixed form: 325/84
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