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Add 81/9 and 2/28

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

81/9 + 2/28 is 127/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    81/9 = 81 × 28/9 × 28 = 2268/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/252 + 18/252 = 2268 + 18/252 = 2286/252
  5. 2286/252 simplified gives 127/14
  6. So, 81/9 + 2/28 = 127/14
    In mixed form: 91/14

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