Add 14/15 and 28/27, Solve 14/15 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 14/15 and 28/27

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

14/15 + 28/27 is 266/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135
Add the two like fractions:
126/135 + 140/135 = 126 + 140/135 = 266/135
So, 14/15 + 28/27 = 266/135
In mixed form: 1131/135

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