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Add 12/8 and 9/14

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 9/14

12/8 + 9/14 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    12/8 = 12 × 7/8 × 7 = 84/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    9/14 = 9 × 4/14 × 4 = 36/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/56 + 36/56 = 84 + 36/56 = 120/56
  5. 120/56 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 12/8 + 9/14 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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