Add 8/14 and 4/12
8/14 + 4/12 is 19/21.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 28/84 = 48 + 28/84 = 76/84 - 76/84 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 8/14 + 4/12 = 19/21
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