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Add 8/12 and 14/28

8/12 + 14/28 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/84 + 42/84 = 56 + 42/84 = 98/84
5. 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 8/12 + 14/28 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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