Add 5/14 and 14/27
5/14 + 14/27 is 331/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
5/14 = 5 × 27/14 × 27 = 135/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
14/27 = 14 × 14/27 × 14 = 196/378 - Add the two like fractions:
135/378 + 196/378 = 135 + 196/378 = 331/378 - So, 5/14 + 14/27 = 331/378
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