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Add 27/30 and 28/14

1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 2 0/14

27/30 + 28/14 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    28/14 = 28 × 15/14 × 15 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/210 + 420/210 = 189 + 420/210 = 609/210
  5. 609/210 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 27/30 + 28/14 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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