Add 1/12 and 16/42
1/12 + 16/42 is 13/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
7/84 + 32/84 = 7 + 32/84 = 39/84 - 39/84 simplified gives 13/28
- So, 1/12 + 16/42 = 13/28
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