Add 14/3 and 8/12
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 8/12
143 + 812 is 163.
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,
812 = 8 × 112 × 1 = 812 - Add the two like fractions:
5612 + 812 = 56 + 812 = 6412 - 64/12 simplified gives 163
- So, 14/3 + 8/12 = 16/3
In mixed form: 513
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