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Add 27/28 and 6/7

27/28 + 6/7 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    27/28 = 27 × 1/28 × 1 = 27/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    6/7 = 6 × 4/7 × 4 = 24/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/28 + 24/28 = 27 + 24/28 = 51/28
  5. So, 27/28 + 6/7 = 51/28
    In mixed form: 123/28

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