Add 14/10 and 16/27, Solve 1 4/10 + 16/27 as a fraction

Add 14/10 and 16/27

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 16/27

14/10 + 16/27 is 269/135.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270
Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 160/270 = 378 + 160/270 = 538/270
538/270 simplified gives 269/135
So, 14/10 + 16/27 = 269/135
In mixed form: 1134/135

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