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Add 1/12 and 21/14

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 1 7/14

1/12 + 21/14 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    21/14 = 21 × 6/14 × 6 = 126/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/84 + 126/84 = 7 + 126/84 = 133/84
  5. 133/84 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 1/12 + 21/14 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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