Add 12/6 and 42/45, Solve 2 0/6 + 42/45 as a fraction

Add 12/6 and 42/45

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 42/45

12/6 + 42/45 is 44/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
12/6 = 12 × 15/6 × 15 = 180/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90
Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 84/90 = 180 + 84/90 = 264/90
264/90 simplified gives 44/15
So, 12/6 + 42/45 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15

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