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Add 6/28 and 27/32

6/28 + 27/32 is 237/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    6/28 = 6 × 8/28 × 8 = 48/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/224 + 189/224 = 48 + 189/224 = 237/224
  5. So, 6/28 + 27/32 = 237/224
    In mixed form: 113/224

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