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Add 14/9 and 12/27

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 12/27

14/9 + 12/27 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   14/9 = 14 × 3/9 × 3 = 42/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   12/27 = 12 × 1/27 × 1 = 12/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/27 + 12/27 = 42 + 12/27 = 54/27
5. 54/27 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 14/9 + 12/27 = 2/1

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