Add 27/30 and 8/28
27/30 + 8/28 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
27/30 = 27 × 14/30 × 14 = 378/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
378/420 + 120/420 = 378 + 120/420 = 498/420 - 498/420 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 27/30 + 8/28 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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