Add 14/12 and 28/54, Solve 1 2/12 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 28/54

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 28/54

14/12 + 28/54 is 91/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 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 54 × 2 = 108,
28/54 = 28 × 2/54 × 2 = 56/108
Add the two like fractions:
126/108 + 56/108 = 126 + 56/108 = 182/108
182/108 simplified gives 91/54
So, 14/12 + 28/54 = 91/54
In mixed form: 137/54

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