Add 14/2 and 42/27
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 1 15/27
14/2 + 42/27 is 77/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
14/2 = 14 × 27/2 × 27 = 378/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54 - Add the two like fractions:
378/54 + 84/54 = 378 + 84/54 = 462/54 - 462/54 simplified gives 77/9
- So, 14/2 + 42/27 = 77/9
In mixed form: 85/9
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