Add 14/12 and 16/27, Solve 1 2/12 + 16/27 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 16/27

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 16/27

14/12 + 16/27 is 95/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
14/12 = 14 × 9/12 × 9 = 126/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
Add the two like fractions:
126/108 + 64/108 = 126 + 64/108 = 190/108
190/108 simplified gives 95/54
So, 14/12 + 16/27 = 95/54
In mixed form: 141/54

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