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Add 28/2 and 27/40

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 27/40

28/2 + 27/40 is 587/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    28/2 = 28 × 20/2 × 20 = 560/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/40 + 27/40 = 560 + 27/40 = 587/40
  5. So, 28/2 + 27/40 = 587/40
    In mixed form: 1427/40

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