Add 42/14 and 5/27, Solve 3 0/14 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 5/27

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 5/27

42/14 + 5/27 is 86/27.

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,
42/14 = 42 × 27/14 × 27 = 1134/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
5/27 = 5 × 14/27 × 14 = 70/378
Add the two like fractions:
1134/378 + 70/378 = 1134 + 70/378 = 1204/378
1204/378 simplified gives 86/27
So, 42/14 + 5/27 = 86/27
In mixed form: 35/27

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