Add 1/12 and 14/21
1/12 + 14/21 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
7/84 + 56/84 = 7 + 56/84 = 63/84 - 63/84 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 1/12 + 14/21 = 3/4
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