Add 12/42 and 2/5
12/42 + 2/5 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
2/5 = 2 × 42/5 × 42 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 84/210 = 60 + 84/210 = 144/210 - 144/210 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 12/42 + 2/5 = 24/35
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