Add 14/27 and 2/6
14/27 + 2/6 is 23/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Add the two like fractions:
28/54 + 18/54 = 28 + 18/54 = 46/54 - 46/54 simplified gives 23/27
- So, 14/27 + 2/6 = 23/27
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