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Add 12/14 and 18/8

1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 2 2/8

12/14 + 18/8 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    12/14 = 12 × 4/14 × 4 = 48/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    18/8 = 18 × 7/8 × 7 = 126/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/56 + 126/56 = 48 + 126/56 = 174/56
  5. 174/56 simplified gives 87/28
  6. So, 12/14 + 18/8 = 87/28
    In mixed form: 33/28

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