Add 14/5 and 9/27, Solve 2 4/5 + 9/27 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 9/27

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 9/27

14/5 + 9/27 is 47/15.

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,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135
Add the two like fractions:
378/135 + 45/135 = 378 + 45/135 = 423/135
423/135 simplified gives 47/15
So, 14/5 + 9/27 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15

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