Add 5/14 and 6/27
5/14 + 6/27 is 73/126.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 27/14 × 27 = 135/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
6/27 = 6 × 14/27 × 14 = 84/378 - Add the two like fractions:
135/378 + 84/378 = 135 + 84/378 = 219/378 - 219/378 simplified gives 73/126
- So, 5/14 + 6/27 = 73/126
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