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Add 9/14 and 2/27

9/14 + 2/27 is 271/378.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/378 + 28/378 = 243 + 28/378 = 271/378
  5. So, 9/14 + 2/27 = 271/378

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