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Add 10/12 and 1/14

10/12 + 1/14 is 19/21.

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,
    10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    1/14 = 1 × 6/14 × 6 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/84 + 6/84 = 70 + 6/84 = 76/84
  5. 76/84 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 10/12 + 1/14 = 19/21

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