Add 27/14 and 9/15, Solve 1 13/14 + 9/15 as a fraction

Add 27/14 and 9/15

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 9/15

27/14 + 9/15 is 177/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
27/14 = 27 × 15/14 × 15 = 405/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
9/15 = 9 × 14/15 × 14 = 126/210
Add the two like fractions:
405/210 + 126/210 = 405 + 126/210 = 531/210
531/210 simplified gives 177/70
So, 27/14 + 9/15 = 177/70
In mixed form: 237/70

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