Add 5/6 and 14/27
5/6 + 14/27 is 73/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54 - Add the two like fractions:
45/54 + 28/54 = 45 + 28/54 = 73/54 - So, 5/6 + 14/27 = 73/54
In mixed form: 119/54
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