Add 27/14 and 8/12, Solve 1 13/14 + 8/12 as a fraction

Add 27/14 and 8/12

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 8/12

27/14 + 8/12 is 109/42.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
27/14 = 27 × 6/14 × 6 = 162/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
Add the two like fractions:
162/84 + 56/84 = 162 + 56/84 = 218/84
218/84 simplified gives 109/42
So, 27/14 + 8/12 = 109/42
In mixed form: 225/42

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