Add 2/12 and 20/7
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 2 6/7
2/12 + 20/7 is 127/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
20/7 = 20 × 12/7 × 12 = 240/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 240/84 = 14 + 240/84 = 254/84 - 254/84 simplified gives 127/42
- So, 2/12 + 20/7 = 127/42
In mixed form: 31/42
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