Add 12/42 and 2/4
12/42 + 2/4 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
12/42 = 12 × 2/42 × 2 = 24/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
24/84 + 42/84 = 24 + 42/84 = 66/84 - 66/84 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 12/42 + 2/4 = 11/14
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