Add 14/12 and 18/81, Solve 1 2/12 + 18/81 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 18/81

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 18/81

14/12 + 18/81 is 25/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
14/12 = 14 × 27/12 × 27 = 378/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
18/81 = 18 × 4/81 × 4 = 72/324
Add the two like fractions:
378/324 + 72/324 = 378 + 72/324 = 450/324
450/324 simplified gives 25/18
So, 14/12 + 18/81 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18

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