Add 14/15 and 96/27
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 3 15/27
14/15 + 96/27 is 202/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
96/27 = 96 × 5/27 × 5 = 480/135 - Add the two like fractions:
126/135 + 480/135 = 126 + 480/135 = 606/135 - 606/135 simplified gives 202/45
- So, 14/15 + 96/27 = 202/45
In mixed form: 422/45
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