Add 14/12 and 5/54, Solve 1 2/12 + 5/54 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 5/54

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 5/54

14/12 + 5/54 is 34/27.

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,
5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108
Add the two like fractions:
126/108 + 10/108 = 126 + 10/108 = 136/108
136/108 simplified gives 34/27
So, 14/12 + 5/54 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27

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