Add 4/27 and 14/84, Solve 4/27 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 14/84

4/27 + 14/84 is 17/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 84 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
14/84 = 14 × 9/84 × 9 = 126/756
Add the two like fractions:
112/756 + 126/756 = 112 + 126/756 = 238/756
238/756 simplified gives 17/54
So, 4/27 + 14/84 = 17/54

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