Add 12/6 and 3/42
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 3/42
126 + 342 is 2914.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
126 = 12 × 76 × 7 = 8442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
342 = 3 × 142 × 1 = 342 - Add the two fractions:
8442 + 342 = 84 + 342 = 8742 - 87/42 simplified gives 2914
- So, 12/6 + 3/42 = 29/14
In mixed form: 2114
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