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Add 18/14 and 8/12

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 8/12

18/14 + 8/12 is 41/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    18/14 = 18 × 6/14 × 6 = 108/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/84 + 56/84 = 108 + 56/84 = 164/84
  5. 164/84 simplified gives 41/21
  6. So, 18/14 + 8/12 = 41/21
    In mixed form: 120/21

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