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Add 27/28 and 8/25

27/28 + 8/25 is 899/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    27/28 = 27 × 25/28 × 25 = 675/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    8/25 = 8 × 28/25 × 28 = 224/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/700 + 224/700 = 675 + 224/700 = 899/700
  5. So, 27/28 + 8/25 = 899/700
    In mixed form: 1199/700

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