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Add 5/14 and 10/12

5/14 + 10/12 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    5/14 = 5 × 6/14 × 6 = 30/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/84 + 70/84 = 30 + 70/84 = 100/84
  5. 100/84 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 5/14 + 10/12 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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