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Add 27/30 and 14/28

27/30 + 14/28 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    27/30 = 27 × 14/30 × 14 = 378/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    14/28 = 14 × 15/28 × 15 = 210/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/420 + 210/420 = 378 + 210/420 = 588/420
  5. 588/420 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 27/30 + 14/28 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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