Add 6/14 and 12/27
6/14 + 12/27 is 55/63.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 27/14 × 27 = 162/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
12/27 = 12 × 14/27 × 14 = 168/378 - Add the two like fractions:
162/378 + 168/378 = 162 + 168/378 = 330/378 - 330/378 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 6/14 + 12/27 = 55/63
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