Add 27/14 and 12/45, Solve 1 13/14 + 12/45 as a fraction

Add 27/14 and 12/45

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 12/45

27/14 + 12/45 is 461/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
27/14 = 27 × 45/14 × 45 = 1215/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
12/45 = 12 × 14/45 × 14 = 168/630
Add the two like fractions:
1215/630 + 168/630 = 1215 + 168/630 = 1383/630
1383/630 simplified gives 461/210
So, 27/14 + 12/45 = 461/210
In mixed form: 241/210

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