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Add 60/28 and 27/3

1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 9 0/3

60/28 + 27/3 is 78/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    27/3 = 27 × 28/3 × 28 = 756/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/84 + 756/84 = 180 + 756/84 = 936/84
  5. 936/84 simplified gives 78/7
  6. So, 60/28 + 27/3 = 78/7
    In mixed form: 111/7

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