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Add 12/6 and 3/7

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 3/7

12/6 + 3/7 is 17/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    12/6 = 12 × 7/6 × 7 = 84/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    3/7 = 3 × 6/7 × 6 = 18/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/42 + 18/42 = 84 + 18/42 = 102/42
  5. 102/42 simplified gives 17/7
  6. So, 12/6 + 3/7 = 17/7
    In mixed form: 23/7

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