Add 12/42 and 2/7
12/42 + 2/7 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
12/42 = 12 × 1/42 × 1 = 12/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
2/7 = 2 × 6/7 × 6 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
12/42 + 12/42 = 12 + 12/42 = 24/42 - 24/42 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 12/42 + 2/7 = 4/7
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