Add - 12/7+5/14 write answer as a reduced improper fraction
To solve the expression - 12/7 + 5/14, we need to find a common denominator.
The first step is to find the least common multiple (LCM) of 7 and 14, which is 14.
Now, we can rewrite the expression with a common denominator of 14:
- (12 * 2)/(7 * 2) + 5/14
Simplifying:
- 24/14 + 5/14
Now, both fractions have the same denominator, so we can add the numerators:
(24 + 5) / 14
29/14
The answer as a reduced improper fraction is 29/14.