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Add 14/15 and 27/10

1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 2 7/10

14/15 + 27/10 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/30 + 81/30 = 28 + 81/30 = 109/30
  5. So, 14/15 + 27/10 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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