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Add 2/12 and 9/14

2/12 + 9/14 is 17/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/84 + 54/84 = 14 + 54/84 = 68/84
  5. 68/84 simplified gives 17/21
  6. So, 2/12 + 9/14 = 17/21

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