Add 27/15 and 5/14
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 5/14
27/15 + 5/14 is 151/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 75/210 = 378 + 75/210 = 453/210 - 453/210 simplified gives 151/70
- So, 27/15 + 5/14 = 151/70
In mixed form: 211/70
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