Add 14/3 and 1/12
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 1/12
143 + 112 is 194.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
143 = 14 × 43 × 4 = 5612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
112 = 1 × 112 × 1 = 112 - Add the two like fractions:
5612 + 112 = 56 + 112 = 5712 - 57/12 simplified gives 194
- So, 14/3 + 1/12 = 19/4
In mixed form: 434
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