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Add 8/14 and 4/27

8/14 + 4/27 is 136/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
    8/14 = 8 × 27/14 × 27 = 216/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/378 + 56/378 = 216 + 56/378 = 272/378
  5. 272/378 simplified gives 136/189
  6. So, 8/14 + 4/27 = 136/189

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