Add 9/14 and 15/12, Solve 9/14 + 1 3/12 as a fraction

Add 9/14 and 15/12

1^st number: 9/14, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

9/14 + 15/12 is 53/28.

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,
9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84
Add the two like fractions:
54/84 + 105/84 = 54 + 105/84 = 159/84
159/84 simplified gives 53/28
So, 9/14 + 15/12 = 53/28
In mixed form: 125/28

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