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Add 5/27 and 30/28

1st number: 5/27, 2nd number: 1 2/28

5/27 + 30/28 is 475/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    5/27 = 5 × 28/27 × 28 = 140/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    30/28 = 30 × 27/28 × 27 = 810/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/756 + 810/756 = 140 + 810/756 = 950/756
  5. 950/756 simplified gives 475/378
  6. So, 5/27 + 30/28 = 475/378
    In mixed form: 197/378

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