Add 4/12 and 1/14
4/12 + 1/14 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1/14 = 1 × 6/14 × 6 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
28/84 + 6/84 = 28 + 6/84 = 34/84 - 34/84 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 4/12 + 1/14 = 17/42
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