Add 6/14 and 5/27, Solve 6/14 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 6/14 and 5/27

6/14 + 5/27 is 116/189.

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,
5/27 = 5 × 14/27 × 14 = 70/378
Add the two like fractions:
162/378 + 70/378 = 162 + 70/378 = 232/378
232/378 simplified gives 116/189
So, 6/14 + 5/27 = 116/189

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