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Add 1/28 and 27/36

1/28 + 27/36 is 11/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/252 + 189/252 = 9 + 189/252 = 198/252
  5. 198/252 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 1/28 + 27/36 = 11/14

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