Add 14/27 and 20/5
1st number: 14/27, 2nd number: 4 0/5
14/27 + 20/5 is 122/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
20/5 = 20 × 27/5 × 27 = 540/135 - Add the two like fractions:
70/135 + 540/135 = 70 + 540/135 = 610/135 - 610/135 simplified gives 122/27
- So, 14/27 + 20/5 = 122/27
In mixed form: 414/27
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