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Add 12/14 and 6/16

12/14 + 6/16 is 69/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    12/14 = 12 × 8/14 × 8 = 96/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/112 + 42/112 = 96 + 42/112 = 138/112
  5. 138/112 simplified gives 69/56
  6. So, 12/14 + 6/16 = 69/56
    In mixed form: 113/56

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