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Add 27/5 and 30/28

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 2/28

27/5 + 30/28 is 453/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/140 + 150/140 = 756 + 150/140 = 906/140
  5. 906/140 simplified gives 453/70
  6. So, 27/5 + 30/28 = 453/70
    In mixed form: 633/70

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