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Add 8/5 and 12/14

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/14

8/5 + 12/14 is 86/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    8/5 = 8 × 14/5 × 14 = 112/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/70 + 60/70 = 112 + 60/70 = 172/70
  5. 172/70 simplified gives 86/35
  6. So, 8/5 + 12/14 = 86/35
    In mixed form: 216/35

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