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Add 5/12 and 14/27

5/12 + 14/27 is 101/108.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/108 + 56/108 = 45 + 56/108 = 101/108
5. So, 5/12 + 14/27 = 101/108

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