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Add 14/10 and 14/27

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 14/27

14/10 + 14/27 is 259/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/270 + 140/270 = 378 + 140/270 = 518/270
  5. 518/270 simplified gives 259/135
  6. So, 14/10 + 14/27 = 259/135
    In mixed form: 1124/135

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