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Add 27/9 and 1/28

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1/28

27/9 + 1/28 is 85/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    27/9 = 27 × 28/9 × 28 = 756/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/252 + 9/252 = 756 + 9/252 = 765/252
  5. 765/252 simplified gives 85/28
  6. So, 27/9 + 1/28 = 85/28
    In mixed form: 31/28

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