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Add 5/28 and 42/27

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 15/27

5/28 + 42/27 is 437/252.

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,
    5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    42/27 = 42 × 28/27 × 28 = 1176/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/756 + 1176/756 = 135 + 1176/756 = 1311/756
  5. 1311/756 simplified gives 437/252
  6. So, 5/28 + 42/27 = 437/252
    In mixed form: 1185/252

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