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Add 9/14 and 15/27

9/14 + 15/27 is 151/126.

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,
    9/14 = 9 × 27/14 × 27 = 243/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    15/27 = 15 × 14/27 × 14 = 210/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/378 + 210/378 = 243 + 210/378 = 453/378
  5. 453/378 simplified gives 151/126
  6. So, 9/14 + 15/27 = 151/126
    In mixed form: 125/126

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