Add 27/3 and 2/28, Solve 9 0/3 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 27/3 and 2/28

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

27/3 + 2/28 is 127/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
27/3 = 27 × 28/3 × 28 = 756/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
756/84 + 6/84 = 756 + 6/84 = 762/84
762/84 simplified gives 127/14
So, 27/3 + 2/28 = 127/14
In mixed form: 91/14

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