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Add 27/3 and 10/28

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 10/28

27/3 + 10/28 is 131/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    27/3 = 27 × 28/3 × 28 = 756/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/84 + 30/84 = 756 + 30/84 = 786/84
  5. 786/84 simplified gives 131/14
  6. So, 27/3 + 10/28 = 131/14
    In mixed form: 95/14

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