Add 12/27 and 8/14
12/27 + 8/14 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
12/27 = 12 × 14/27 × 14 = 168/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
8/14 = 8 × 27/14 × 27 = 216/378 - Add the two like fractions:
168/378 + 216/378 = 168 + 216/378 = 384/378 - 384/378 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 12/27 + 8/14 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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