Add 12/14 and 28/42
12/14 + 28/42 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
28/42 = 28 × 1/42 × 1 = 28/42 - Add the two like fractions:
36/42 + 28/42 = 36 + 28/42 = 64/42 - 64/42 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 12/14 + 28/42 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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