Add 4/12 and 3/14
412 + 314 is 2342.
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,
412 = 4 × 712 × 7 = 2884 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
314 = 3 × 614 × 6 = 1884 - Add the two like fractions:
2884 + 1884 = 28 + 1884 = 4684 - 46/84 simplified gives 2342
- So, 4/12 + 3/14 = 23/42
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