Add 12/21 and 12/6, Solve 12/21 + 2 0/6 as a fraction

Add 12/21 and 12/6

1^st number: 12/21, 2^nd number: 2 0/6

12/21 + 12/6 is 18/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
12/6 = 12 × 7/6 × 7 = 84/42
Add the two like fractions:
24/42 + 84/42 = 24 + 84/42 = 108/42
108/42 simplified gives 18/7
So, 12/21 + 12/6 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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