Add 12/16 and 14/42
12/16 + 14/42 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
14/42 = 14 × 8/42 × 8 = 112/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 112/336 = 252 + 112/336 = 364/336 - 364/336 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 12/16 + 14/42 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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