Add 27/14 and 15/3, Solve 1 13/14 + 5 0/3 as a fraction

Add 27/14 and 15/3

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 5 0/3

27/14 + 15/3 is 97/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
15/3 = 15 × 14/3 × 14 = 210/42
Add the two like fractions:
81/42 + 210/42 = 81 + 210/42 = 291/42
291/42 simplified gives 97/14
So, 27/14 + 15/3 = 97/14
In mixed form: 613/14

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