Add 8/14 and 15/27
8/14 + 15/27 is 71/63.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 27/14 × 27 = 216/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
15/27 = 15 × 14/27 × 14 = 210/378 - Add the two like fractions:
216/378 + 210/378 = 216 + 210/378 = 426/378 - 426/378 simplified gives 71/63
- So, 8/14 + 15/27 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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