Add 12/3 and 7/14
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 7/14
12/3 + 7/14 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42 - Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 21/42 = 168 + 21/42 = 189/42 - 189/42 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 12/3 + 7/14 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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