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Add 14/12 and 27/24

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

14/12 + 27/24 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   14/12 = 14 × 2/12 × 2 = 28/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   27/24 = 27 × 1/24 × 1 = 27/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/24 + 27/24 = 28 + 27/24 = 55/24
5. So, 14/12 + 27/24 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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