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Add 12/3 and 3/6

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 3/6

12/3 + 3/6 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    12/3 = 12 × 2/3 × 2 = 24/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    3/6 = 3 × 1/6 × 1 = 3/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/6 + 3/6 = 24 + 3/6 = 27/6
  5. 27/6 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 12/3 + 3/6 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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