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Add 12/2 and 28/42

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 28/42

12/2 + 28/42 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    12/2 = 12 × 21/2 × 21 = 252/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    28/42 = 28 × 1/42 × 1 = 28/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/42 + 28/42 = 252 + 28/42 = 280/42
  5. 280/42 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 12/2 + 28/42 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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