Add 12/6 and 9/14
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 9/14
12/6 + 9/14 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
12/6 = 12 × 7/6 × 7 = 84/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Add the two like fractions:
84/42 + 27/42 = 84 + 27/42 = 111/42 - 111/42 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 12/6 + 9/14 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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