Add 27/10 and 1/14, Solve 2 7/10 + 1/14 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 1/14

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 1/14

27/10 + 1/14 is 97/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1/14 = 1 × 5/14 × 5 = 5/70
Add the two like fractions:
189/70 + 5/70 = 189 + 5/70 = 194/70
194/70 simplified gives 97/35
So, 27/10 + 1/14 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35

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