Add 14/5 and 8/27
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 8/27
14/5 + 8/27 is 418/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Add the two like fractions:
378/135 + 40/135 = 378 + 40/135 = 418/135 - So, 14/5 + 8/27 = 418/135
In mixed form: 313/135
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