Add 35/27 and 6/28, Solve 1 8/27 + 6/28 as a fraction

Add 35/27 and 6/28

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 6/28

35/27 + 6/28 is 571/378.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
35/27 = 35 × 28/27 × 28 = 980/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
6/28 = 6 × 27/28 × 27 = 162/756
Add the two like fractions:
980/756 + 162/756 = 980 + 162/756 = 1142/756
1142/756 simplified gives 571/378
So, 35/27 + 6/28 = 571/378
In mixed form: 1193/378

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