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Add 5/14 and 18/12

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 6/12

5/14 + 18/12 is 13/7.

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,
    18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/84 + 126/84 = 30 + 126/84 = 156/84
  5. 156/84 simplified gives 13/7
  6. So, 5/14 + 18/12 = 13/7
    In mixed form: 16/7

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