Add 27/14 and 35/21
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 1 14/21
2714 + 3521 is 15142.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2714 = 27 × 314 × 3 = 8142 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
3521 = 35 × 221 × 2 = 7042 - Add the two like fractions:
8142 + 7042 = 81 + 7042 = 15142 - So, 27/14 + 35/21 = 151/42
In mixed form: 32542
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