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Add 8/14 and 12/16

8/14 + 12/16 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    8/14 = 8 × 8/14 × 8 = 64/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/112 + 84/112 = 64 + 84/112 = 148/112
  5. 148/112 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 8/14 + 12/16 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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