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Add 12/27 and 14/84

12/27 + 14/84 is 11/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 84 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    12/27 = 12 × 28/27 × 28 = 336/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    14/84 = 14 × 9/84 × 9 = 126/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/756 + 126/756 = 336 + 126/756 = 462/756
  5. 462/756 simplified gives 11/18
  6. So, 12/27 + 14/84 = 11/18

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