Add 10/12 and 27/14, Solve 10/12 + 1 13/14 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 27/14

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

10/12 + 27/14 is 58/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
27/14 = 27 × 6/14 × 6 = 162/84
Add the two like fractions:
70/84 + 162/84 = 70 + 162/84 = 232/84
232/84 simplified gives 58/21
So, 10/12 + 27/14 = 58/21
In mixed form: 216/21

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