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Add 14/8 and 9/12

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 9/12

14/8 + 9/12 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   9/12 = 9 × 2/12 × 2 = 18/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/24 + 18/24 = 42 + 18/24 = 60/24
5. 60/24 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 14/8 + 9/12 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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