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Add 12/8 and 42/6

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 7 0/6

12/8 + 42/6 is 17/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/24 + 168/24 = 36 + 168/24 = 204/24
  5. 204/24 simplified gives 17/2
  6. So, 12/8 + 42/6 = 17/2
    In mixed form: 81/2

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