Add 7/14 and 5/12
7/14 + 5/12 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/14 = 7 × 6/14 × 6 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 35/84 = 42 + 35/84 = 77/84 - 77/84 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 7/14 + 5/12 = 11/12
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