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Add 14/42 and 24/27

14/42 + 24/27 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    14/42 = 14 × 9/42 × 9 = 126/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    24/27 = 24 × 14/27 × 14 = 336/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/378 + 336/378 = 126 + 336/378 = 462/378
  5. 462/378 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 14/42 + 24/27 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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