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Add 14/12 and 35/21

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 1 14/21

14/12 + 35/21 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    35/21 = 35 × 4/21 × 4 = 140/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/84 + 140/84 = 98 + 140/84 = 238/84
  5. 238/84 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 14/12 + 35/21 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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