Add 32/14 and 15/27, Solve 2 4/14 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 32/14 and 15/27

1^st number: 2 4/14, 2^nd number: 15/27

32/14 + 15/27 is 179/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
32/14 = 32 × 27/14 × 27 = 864/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
15/27 = 15 × 14/27 × 14 = 210/378
Add the two like fractions:
864/378 + 210/378 = 864 + 210/378 = 1074/378
1074/378 simplified gives 179/63
So, 32/14 + 15/27 = 179/63
In mixed form: 253/63

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