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Add 30/81 and 27/28

30/81 + 27/28 is 1009/756.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    30/81 = 30 × 28/81 × 28 = 840/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    27/28 = 27 × 81/28 × 81 = 2187/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/2268 + 2187/2268 = 840 + 2187/2268 = 3027/2268
  5. 3027/2268 simplified gives 1009/756
  6. So, 30/81 + 27/28 = 1009/756
    In mixed form: 1253/756

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