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Add 5/14 and 12/3

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 4 0/3

5/14 + 12/3 is 61/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/42 + 168/42 = 15 + 168/42 = 183/42
  5. 183/42 simplified gives 61/14
  6. So, 5/14 + 12/3 = 61/14
    In mixed form: 45/14

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