Add 18/12 and 64/14, Solve 1 6/12 + 4 8/14 as a fraction

Add 18/12 and 64/14

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 4 8/14

18/12 + 64/14 is 85/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
64/14 = 64 × 6/14 × 6 = 384/84
Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 384/84 = 126 + 384/84 = 510/84
510/84 simplified gives 85/14
So, 18/12 + 64/14 = 85/14
In mixed form: 61/14

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