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Add 2/14 and 3/12

2/14 + 3/12 is 11/28.

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,
    2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/84 + 21/84 = 12 + 21/84 = 33/84
  5. 33/84 simplified gives 11/28
  6. So, 2/14 + 3/12 = 11/28

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