Add 14/27 and 42/4, Solve 14/27 + 10 2/4 as a fraction

Add 14/27 and 42/4

1^st number: 14/27, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

14/27 + 42/4 is 595/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
42/4 = 42 × 27/4 × 27 = 1134/108
Add the two like fractions:
56/108 + 1134/108 = 56 + 1134/108 = 1190/108
1190/108 simplified gives 595/54
So, 14/27 + 42/4 = 595/54
In mixed form: 111/54

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