Add 7/27 and 12/14, Solve 7/27 + 12/14 as a fraction

Add 7/27 and 12/14

7/27 + 12/14 is 211/189.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
7/27 = 7 × 14/27 × 14 = 98/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
12/14 = 12 × 27/14 × 27 = 324/378
Add the two like fractions:
98/378 + 324/378 = 98 + 324/378 = 422/378
422/378 simplified gives 211/189
So, 7/27 + 12/14 = 211/189
In mixed form: 122/189

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