Add 5/28 and 3/27
5/28 + 3/27 is 73/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
3/27 = 3 × 28/27 × 28 = 84/756 - Add the two like fractions:
135/756 + 84/756 = 135 + 84/756 = 219/756 - 219/756 simplified gives 73/252
- So, 5/28 + 3/27 = 73/252
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