Add 14/2 and 12/81, Solve 7 0/2 + 12/81 as a fraction

Add 14/2 and 12/81

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/81

14/2 + 12/81 is 193/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
14/2 = 14 × 81/2 × 81 = 1134/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
12/81 = 12 × 2/81 × 2 = 24/162
Add the two like fractions:
1134/162 + 24/162 = 1134 + 24/162 = 1158/162
1158/162 simplified gives 193/27
So, 14/2 + 12/81 = 193/27
In mixed form: 74/27

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