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Add 28/5 and 8/27

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 8/27

28/5 + 8/27 is 796/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   28/5 = 28 × 27/5 × 27 = 756/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/135 + 40/135 = 756 + 40/135 = 796/135
5. So, 28/5 + 8/27 = 796/135
   In mixed form: 5121/135

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