Add 15/14 and 27/10
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 2 7/10
15/14 + 27/10 is 132/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
15/14 = 15 × 5/14 × 5 = 75/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70 - Add the two like fractions:
75/70 + 189/70 = 75 + 189/70 = 264/70 - 264/70 simplified gives 132/35
- So, 15/14 + 27/10 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35
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