Add 12/16 and 12/42, Solve 12/16 + 12/42 as a fraction

Add 12/16 and 12/42

12/16 + 12/42 is 29/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
12/16 = 12 × 21/16 × 21 = 252/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
12/42 = 12 × 8/42 × 8 = 96/336
Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 96/336 = 252 + 96/336 = 348/336
348/336 simplified gives 29/28
So, 12/16 + 12/42 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28

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