Add 27/15 and 2/14, Solve 1 12/15 + 2/14 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 2/14

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 2/14

27/15 + 2/14 is 68/35.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
27/15 = 27 × 14/15 × 14 = 378/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210
Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 30/210 = 378 + 30/210 = 408/210
408/210 simplified gives 68/35
So, 27/15 + 2/14 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35

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