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Add 2/27 and 40/28

1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 12/28

2/27 + 40/28 is 284/189.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    40/28 = 40 × 27/28 × 27 = 1080/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/756 + 1080/756 = 56 + 1080/756 = 1136/756
  5. 1136/756 simplified gives 284/189
  6. So, 2/27 + 40/28 = 284/189
    In mixed form: 195/189

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