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Add 42/4 and 12/14

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 12/14

42/4 + 12/14 is 159/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    42/4 = 42 × 7/4 × 7 = 294/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    12/14 = 12 × 2/14 × 2 = 24/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/28 + 24/28 = 294 + 24/28 = 318/28
  5. 318/28 simplified gives 159/14
  6. So, 42/4 + 12/14 = 159/14
    In mixed form: 115/14

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