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Add 12/3 and 14/8

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 1 6/8

12/3 + 14/8 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    12/3 = 12 × 8/3 × 8 = 96/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/24 + 42/24 = 96 + 42/24 = 138/24
  5. 138/24 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 12/3 + 14/8 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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