Add 40/12 and 2/14, Solve 3 4/12 + 2/14 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 2/14

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 2/14

40/12 + 2/14 is 73/21.

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,
40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84
Add the two like fractions:
280/84 + 12/84 = 280 + 12/84 = 292/84
292/84 simplified gives 73/21
So, 40/12 + 2/14 = 73/21
In mixed form: 310/21

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