Add 63/14 and 70/27, Solve 4 7/14 + 2 16/27 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 70/27

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

63/14 + 70/27 is 383/54.

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,
70/27 = 70 × 14/27 × 14 = 980/378
Add the two like fractions:
1701/378 + 980/378 = 1701 + 980/378 = 2681/378
2681/378 simplified gives 383/54
So, 63/14 + 70/27 = 383/54
In mixed form: 75/54

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