Add 2/28 and 5/27
2/28 + 5/27 is 97/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
5/27 = 5 × 28/27 × 28 = 140/756 - Add the two like fractions:
54/756 + 140/756 = 54 + 140/756 = 194/756 - 194/756 simplified gives 97/378
- So, 2/28 + 5/27 = 97/378
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