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Add 35/28 and 30/27

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 1 3/27

35/28 + 30/27 is 85/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    35/28 = 35 × 27/28 × 27 = 945/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    30/27 = 30 × 28/27 × 28 = 840/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/756 + 840/756 = 945 + 840/756 = 1785/756
  5. 1785/756 simplified gives 85/36
  6. So, 35/28 + 30/27 = 85/36
    In mixed form: 213/36

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