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Add 3/12 and 5/14

3/12 + 5/14 is 17/28.

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,
    3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    5/14 = 5 × 6/14 × 6 = 30/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/84 + 30/84 = 21 + 30/84 = 51/84
  5. 51/84 simplified gives 17/28
  6. So, 3/12 + 5/14 = 17/28

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