Add 12/42 and 5/14
12/42 + 5/14 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 14 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 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Add the two like fractions:
12/42 + 15/42 = 12 + 15/42 = 27/42 - 27/42 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 12/42 + 5/14 = 9/14
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