Add 8/12 and 9/14
8/12 + 9/14 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 54/84 = 56 + 54/84 = 110/84 - 110/84 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 8/12 + 9/14 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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