Add 12/42 and 2/36
12/42 + 2/36 is 43/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
12/42 = 12 × 6/42 × 6 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 14/252 = 72 + 14/252 = 86/252 - 86/252 simplified gives 43/126
- So, 12/42 + 2/36 = 43/126
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