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Add 27/14 and 36/28

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 1 8/28

27/14 + 36/28 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    27/14 = 27 × 2/14 × 2 = 54/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    36/28 = 36 × 1/28 × 1 = 36/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/28 + 36/28 = 54 + 36/28 = 90/28
  5. 90/28 simplified gives 45/14
  6. So, 27/14 + 36/28 = 45/14
    In mixed form: 33/14

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