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Add 27/28 and 25/3

1st number: 27/28, 2nd number: 8 1/3

27/28 + 25/3 is 781/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 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 3 × 28 = 84,
    25/3 = 25 × 28/3 × 28 = 700/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/84 + 700/84 = 81 + 700/84 = 781/84
  5. So, 27/28 + 25/3 = 781/84
    In mixed form: 925/84

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