Add 12/3 and 49/42, Solve 4 0/3 + 1 7/42 as a fraction

Add 12/3 and 49/42

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

12/3 + 49/42 is 31/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
49/42 = 49 × 1/42 × 1 = 49/42
Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 49/42 = 168 + 49/42 = 217/42
217/42 simplified gives 31/6
So, 12/3 + 49/42 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6

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