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Add 14/27 and 21/7

1st number: 14/27, 2nd number: 3 0/7

14/27 + 21/7 is 95/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    14/27 = 14 × 7/27 × 7 = 98/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    21/7 = 21 × 27/7 × 27 = 567/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/189 + 567/189 = 98 + 567/189 = 665/189
  5. 665/189 simplified gives 95/27
  6. So, 14/27 + 21/7 = 95/27
    In mixed form: 314/27

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