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Add 14/6 and 80/27

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2 26/27

14/6 + 80/27 is 143/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    14/6 = 14 × 9/6 × 9 = 126/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    80/27 = 80 × 2/27 × 2 = 160/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/54 + 160/54 = 126 + 160/54 = 286/54
  5. 286/54 simplified gives 143/27
  6. So, 14/6 + 80/27 = 143/27
    In mixed form: 58/27

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