Add 3/27 and 2/14
3/27 + 2/14 is 16/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
3/27 = 3 × 14/27 × 14 = 42/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
2/14 = 2 × 27/14 × 27 = 54/378 - Add the two like fractions:
42/378 + 54/378 = 42 + 54/378 = 96/378 - 96/378 simplified gives 16/63
- So, 3/27 + 2/14 = 16/63
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