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Add 8/14 and 3/4

8/14 + 3/4 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    8/14 = 8 × 2/14 × 2 = 16/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    3/4 = 3 × 7/4 × 7 = 21/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/28 + 21/28 = 16 + 21/28 = 37/28
  5. So, 8/14 + 3/4 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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