Add 28/2 and 6/27, Solve 14 0/2 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 28/2 and 6/27

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/27

28/2 + 6/27 is 128/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
28/2 = 28 × 27/2 × 27 = 756/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
Add the two like fractions:
756/54 + 12/54 = 756 + 12/54 = 768/54
768/54 simplified gives 128/9
So, 28/2 + 6/27 = 128/9
In mixed form: 142/9

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