Add 14/35 and 1/27, Solve 14/35 + 1/27 as a fraction

Add 14/35 and 1/27

14/35 + 1/27 is 59/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
14/35 = 14 × 27/35 × 27 = 378/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
1/27 = 1 × 35/27 × 35 = 35/945
Add the two like fractions:
378/945 + 35/945 = 378 + 35/945 = 413/945
413/945 simplified gives 59/135
So, 14/35 + 1/27 = 59/135

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