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Add 28/7 and 10/27

1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 10/27

28/7 + 10/27 is 118/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    28/7 = 28 × 27/7 × 27 = 756/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/189 + 70/189 = 756 + 70/189 = 826/189
  5. 826/189 simplified gives 118/27
  6. So, 28/7 + 10/27 = 118/27
    In mixed form: 410/27

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