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Add 12/14 and 3/18

12/14 + 3/18 is 43/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/126 + 21/126 = 108 + 21/126 = 129/126
  5. 129/126 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 12/14 + 3/18 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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