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Add 2/28 and 40/27

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 13/27

2/28 + 40/27 is 587/378.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    40/27 = 40 × 28/27 × 28 = 1120/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/756 + 1120/756 = 54 + 1120/756 = 1174/756
  5. 1174/756 simplified gives 587/378
  6. So, 2/28 + 40/27 = 587/378
    In mixed form: 1209/378

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