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Add 14/27 and 12/84

14/27 + 12/84 is 125/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 84 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    14/27 = 14 × 28/27 × 28 = 392/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    12/84 = 12 × 9/84 × 9 = 108/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/756 + 108/756 = 392 + 108/756 = 500/756
  5. 500/756 simplified gives 125/189
  6. So, 14/27 + 12/84 = 125/189

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