Add 14/21 and 7/12
14/21 + 7/12 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 49/84 = 56 + 49/84 = 105/84 - 105/84 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 14/21 + 7/12 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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