Add 2/14 and 32/27, Solve 2/14 + 1 5/27 as a fraction

Add 2/14 and 32/27

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 5/27

2/14 + 32/27 is 251/189.

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,
2/14 = 2 × 27/14 × 27 = 54/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
32/27 = 32 × 14/27 × 14 = 448/378
Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 448/378 = 54 + 448/378 = 502/378
502/378 simplified gives 251/189
So, 2/14 + 32/27 = 251/189
In mixed form: 162/189

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