Add 12/14 and 3/7
12/14 + 3/7 is 9/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
12/14 = 12 × 1/14 × 1 = 12/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
3/7 = 3 × 2/7 × 2 = 6/14 - Add the two like fractions:
12/14 + 6/14 = 12 + 6/14 = 18/14 - 18/14 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 12/14 + 3/7 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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