Add 14/27 and 63/5
1st number: 14/27, 2nd number: 12 3/5
14/27 + 63/5 is 1771/135.
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,
63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135 - Add the two like fractions:
70/135 + 1701/135 = 70 + 1701/135 = 1771/135 - So, 14/27 + 63/5 = 1771/135
In mixed form: 1316/135
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