Add 12/8 and 5/42
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 5/42
12/8 + 5/42 is 34/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
12/8 = 12 × 21/8 × 21 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 20/168 = 252 + 20/168 = 272/168 - 272/168 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 12/8 + 5/42 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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