Add 14/42 and 16/27
14/42 + 16/27 is 25/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
14/42 = 14 × 9/42 × 9 = 126/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
16/27 = 16 × 14/27 × 14 = 224/378 - Add the two like fractions:
126/378 + 224/378 = 126 + 224/378 = 350/378 - 350/378 simplified gives 25/27
- So, 14/42 + 16/27 = 25/27
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