Add 5/14 and 27/3, Solve 5/14 + 9 0/3 as a fraction

Add 5/14 and 27/3

1^st number: 5/14, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

5/14 + 27/3 is 131/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
27/3 = 27 × 14/3 × 14 = 378/42
Add the two like fractions:
15/42 + 378/42 = 15 + 378/42 = 393/42
393/42 simplified gives 131/14
So, 5/14 + 27/3 = 131/14
In mixed form: 95/14

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