Add 14/5 and 15/27
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 15/27
14/5 + 15/27 is 151/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Add the two like fractions:
378/135 + 75/135 = 378 + 75/135 = 453/135 - 453/135 simplified gives 151/45
- So, 14/5 + 15/27 = 151/45
In mixed form: 316/45
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