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Add 10/14 and 1/12

10/14 + 1/12 is 67/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    10/14 = 10 × 6/14 × 6 = 60/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/84 + 7/84 = 60 + 7/84 = 67/84
  5. So, 10/14 + 1/12 = 67/84

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