Add 5/27 and 4/14, Solve 5/27 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 5/27 and 4/14

5/27 + 4/14 is 89/189.

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,
5/27 = 5 × 14/27 × 14 = 70/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
4/14 = 4 × 27/14 × 27 = 108/378
Add the two like fractions:
70/378 + 108/378 = 70 + 108/378 = 178/378
178/378 simplified gives 89/189
So, 5/27 + 4/14 = 89/189

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