Add 12/6 and 7/4
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 3/4
12/6 + 7/4 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
12/6 = 12 × 2/6 × 2 = 24/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12 - Add the two like fractions:
24/12 + 21/12 = 24 + 21/12 = 45/12 - 45/12 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 12/6 + 7/4 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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