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Add 12/14 and 14/49

12/14 + 14/49 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    12/14 = 12 × 7/14 × 7 = 84/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    14/49 = 14 × 2/49 × 2 = 28/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/98 + 28/98 = 84 + 28/98 = 112/98
  5. 112/98 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 12/14 + 14/49 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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