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Add 27/28 and 3/8

27/28 + 3/8 is 75/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    27/28 = 27 × 2/28 × 2 = 54/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/56 + 21/56 = 54 + 21/56 = 75/56
  5. So, 27/28 + 3/8 = 75/56
    In mixed form: 119/56

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