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Add 5/14 and 2/12

5/14 + 2/12 is 11/21.

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,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/84 + 14/84 = 30 + 14/84 = 44/84
  5. 44/84 simplified gives 11/21
  6. So, 5/14 + 2/12 = 11/21

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