Add 12/36 and 27/42
12/36 + 27/42 is 41/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
27/42 = 27 × 6/42 × 6 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 162/252 = 84 + 162/252 = 246/252 - 246/252 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 12/36 + 27/42 = 41/42
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