Add 42/14 and 12/27, Solve 3 0/14 + 12/27 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 12/27

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 12/27

42/14 + 12/27 is 31/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
42/14 = 42 × 27/14 × 27 = 1134/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
12/27 = 12 × 14/27 × 14 = 168/378
Add the two like fractions:
1134/378 + 168/378 = 1134 + 168/378 = 1302/378
1302/378 simplified gives 31/9
So, 42/14 + 12/27 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9

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