Add 3/27 and 5/14
3/27 + 5/14 is 59/126.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 27/14 × 27 = 135/378 - Add the two like fractions:
42/378 + 135/378 = 42 + 135/378 = 177/378 - 177/378 simplified gives 59/126
- So, 3/27 + 5/14 = 59/126
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