Add 2/12 and 42/14
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 3 0/14
2/12 + 42/14 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 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 14 × 6 = 84,
42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 252/84 = 14 + 252/84 = 266/84 - 266/84 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 2/12 + 42/14 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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