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Add 14/15 and 8/27

14/15 + 8/27 is 166/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/135 + 40/135 = 126 + 40/135 = 166/135
  5. So, 14/15 + 8/27 = 166/135
    In mixed form: 131/135

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