Add 27/12 and 8/14, Solve 2 3/12 + 8/14 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 8/14

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 8/14

27/12 + 8/14 is 79/28.

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,
27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84
Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 48/84 = 189 + 48/84 = 237/84
237/84 simplified gives 79/28
So, 27/12 + 8/14 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28

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