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Add 30/60 and 27/28

30/60 + 27/28 is 41/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    27/28 = 27 × 15/28 × 15 = 405/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/420 + 405/420 = 210 + 405/420 = 615/420
  5. 615/420 simplified gives 41/28
  6. So, 30/60 + 27/28 = 41/28
    In mixed form: 113/28

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