Add 70/5 and 2/27, Solve 14 0/5 + 2/27 as a fraction

Add 70/5 and 2/27

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 2/27

70/5 + 2/27 is 380/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
70/5 = 70 × 27/5 × 27 = 1890/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135
Add the two like fractions:
1890/135 + 10/135 = 1890 + 10/135 = 1900/135
1900/135 simplified gives 380/27
So, 70/5 + 2/27 = 380/27
In mixed form: 142/27

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