Add 16/27 and 14/12, Solve 16/27 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 16/27 and 14/12

1^st number: 16/27, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

16/27 + 14/12 is 95/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
14/12 = 14 × 9/12 × 9 = 126/108
Add the two like fractions:
64/108 + 126/108 = 64 + 126/108 = 190/108
190/108 simplified gives 95/54
So, 16/27 + 14/12 = 95/54
In mixed form: 141/54

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