Add 14/30 and 16/27
14/30 + 16/27 is 143/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
14/30 = 14 × 9/30 × 9 = 126/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270 - Add the two like fractions:
126/270 + 160/270 = 126 + 160/270 = 286/270 - 286/270 simplified gives 143/135
- So, 14/30 + 16/27 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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