Add 63/14 and 2/27, Solve 4 7/14 + 2/27 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 2/27

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 2/27

63/14 + 2/27 is 247/54.

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,
63/14 = 63 × 27/14 × 27 = 1701/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378
Add the two like fractions:
1701/378 + 28/378 = 1701 + 28/378 = 1729/378
1729/378 simplified gives 247/54
So, 63/14 + 2/27 = 247/54
In mixed form: 431/54

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