Add 12/16 and 6/14
12/16 + 6/14 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
6/14 = 6 × 8/14 × 8 = 48/112 - Add the two like fractions:
84/112 + 48/112 = 84 + 48/112 = 132/112 - 132/112 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 12/16 + 6/14 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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