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Add 14/27 and 24/28

14/27 + 24/28 is 260/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    14/27 = 14 × 28/27 × 28 = 392/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    24/28 = 24 × 27/28 × 27 = 648/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/756 + 648/756 = 392 + 648/756 = 1040/756
  5. 1040/756 simplified gives 260/189
  6. So, 14/27 + 24/28 = 260/189
    In mixed form: 171/189

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