Add 2/28 and 27/7, Solve 2/28 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 2/28 and 27/7

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

2/28 + 27/7 is 55/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
27/7 = 27 × 4/7 × 4 = 108/28
Add the two like fractions:
2/28 + 108/28 = 2 + 108/28 = 110/28
110/28 simplified gives 55/14
So, 2/28 + 27/7 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14

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