Add 27/45 and 2/14
27/45 + 2/14 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
27/45 = 27 × 14/45 × 14 = 378/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630 - Add the two like fractions:
378/630 + 90/630 = 378 + 90/630 = 468/630 - 468/630 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 27/45 + 2/14 = 26/35
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