Add 2/12 and 48/7, Solve 2/12 + 6 6/7 as a fraction

Add 2/12 and 48/7

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

2/12 + 48/7 is 295/42.

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,
48/7 = 48 × 12/7 × 12 = 576/84
Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 576/84 = 14 + 576/84 = 590/84
590/84 simplified gives 295/42
So, 2/12 + 48/7 = 295/42
In mixed form: 71/42

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