Add 2/4 and 12/14
2/4 + 12/14 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
12/14 = 12 × 2/14 × 2 = 24/28 - Add the two like fractions:
14/28 + 24/28 = 14 + 24/28 = 38/28 - 38/28 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 2/4 + 12/14 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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