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Add 27/6 and 45/28

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 1 17/28

27/6 + 45/28 is 171/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    27/6 = 27 × 14/6 × 14 = 378/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/84 + 135/84 = 378 + 135/84 = 513/84
  5. 513/84 simplified gives 171/28
  6. So, 27/6 + 45/28 = 171/28
    In mixed form: 63/28

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