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Add 27/4 and 2/7

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 2/7

27/4 + 2/7 is 197/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    27/4 = 27 × 7/4 × 7 = 189/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    2/7 = 2 × 4/7 × 4 = 8/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/28 + 8/28 = 189 + 8/28 = 197/28
  5. So, 27/4 + 2/7 = 197/28
    In mixed form: 71/28

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