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Add 14/12 and 21/16

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

14/12 + 21/16 is 119/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   14/12 = 14 × 4/12 × 4 = 56/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   21/16 = 21 × 3/16 × 3 = 63/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/48 + 63/48 = 56 + 63/48 = 119/48
5. So, 14/12 + 21/16 = 119/48
   In mixed form: 223/48

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