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Add 9/14 and 5/12

9/14 + 5/12 is 89/84.

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,
    9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/84 + 35/84 = 54 + 35/84 = 89/84
  5. So, 9/14 + 5/12 = 89/84
    In mixed form: 15/84

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