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Add 2/28 and 7/27

2/28 + 7/27 is 125/378.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 28/27 × 28 = 196/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/756 + 196/756 = 54 + 196/756 = 250/756
  5. 250/756 simplified gives 125/378
  6. So, 2/28 + 7/27 = 125/378

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