Add 16/14 and 15/27, Solve 1 2/14 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 16/14 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 2/14, 2^nd number: 15/27

16/14 + 15/27 is 107/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
16/14 = 16 × 27/14 × 27 = 432/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
15/27 = 15 × 14/27 × 14 = 210/378
Add the two like fractions:
432/378 + 210/378 = 432 + 210/378 = 642/378
642/378 simplified gives 107/63
So, 16/14 + 15/27 = 107/63
In mixed form: 144/63

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