Add 4/14 and 12/27
4/14 + 12/27 is 46/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/14 = 4 × 27/14 × 27 = 108/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
12/27 = 12 × 14/27 × 14 = 168/378 - Add the two like fractions:
108/378 + 168/378 = 108 + 168/378 = 276/378 - 276/378 simplified gives 46/63
- So, 4/14 + 12/27 = 46/63
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