Add 14/7 and 27/72, Solve 2 0/7 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 14/7 and 27/72

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 27/72

14/7 + 27/72 is 19/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
14/7 = 14 × 72/7 × 72 = 1008/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
Add the two like fractions:
1008/504 + 189/504 = 1008 + 189/504 = 1197/504
1197/504 simplified gives 19/8
So, 14/7 + 27/72 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8

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