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Add 2/28 and 84/27

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 3 3/27

2/28 + 84/27 is 401/126.

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,
    84/27 = 84 × 28/27 × 28 = 2352/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/756 + 2352/756 = 54 + 2352/756 = 2406/756
  5. 2406/756 simplified gives 401/126
  6. So, 2/28 + 84/27 = 401/126
    In mixed form: 323/126

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