Add 14/12 and 27/90, Solve 1 2/12 + 27/90 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 27/90

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 27/90

14/12 + 27/90 is 22/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180
Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 54/180 = 210 + 54/180 = 264/180
264/180 simplified gives 22/15
So, 14/12 + 27/90 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15

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