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Add 27/28 and 2/12

27/28 + 2/12 is 95/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/84 + 14/84 = 81 + 14/84 = 95/84
  5. So, 27/28 + 2/12 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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