Add 12/6 and 42/12
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 3 6/12
126 + 4212 is 112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
126 = 12 × 26 × 2 = 2412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
4212 = 42 × 112 × 1 = 4212 - Add the two like fractions:
2412 + 4212 = 24 + 4212 = 6612 - 66/12 simplified gives 112
- So, 12/6 + 42/12 = 11/2
In mixed form: 512
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