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Add 12/2 and 8/14

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 8/14

12/2 + 8/14 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 14 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    12/2 = 12 × 7/2 × 7 = 84/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
    8/14 = 8 × 1/14 × 1 = 8/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/14 + 8/14 = 84 + 8/14 = 92/14
  5. 92/14 simplified gives 46/7
  6. So, 12/2 + 8/14 = 46/7
    In mixed form: 64/7

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