Add 10/14 and 14/12
1st number: 10/14, 2nd number: 1 2/12
1014 + 1412 is 7942.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1014 = 10 × 614 × 6 = 6084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1412 = 14 × 712 × 7 = 9884 - Add the two like fractions:
6084 + 9884 = 60 + 9884 = 15884 - 158/84 simplified gives 7942
- So, 10/14 + 14/12 = 79/42
In mixed form: 13742
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