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Add 14/18 and 16/27

14/18 + 16/27 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    14/18 = 14 × 3/18 × 3 = 42/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/54 + 32/54 = 42 + 32/54 = 74/54
  5. 74/54 simplified gives 37/27
  6. So, 14/18 + 16/27 = 37/27
    In mixed form: 110/27

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