Add 5/27 and 14/21, Solve 5/27 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 5/27 and 14/21

5/27 + 14/21 is 23/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
14/21 = 14 × 9/21 × 9 = 126/189
Add the two like fractions:
35/189 + 126/189 = 35 + 126/189 = 161/189
161/189 simplified gives 23/27
So, 5/27 + 14/21 = 23/27

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