Add 2/12 and 27/7
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 3 6/7
2/12 + 27/7 is 169/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
27/7 = 27 × 12/7 × 12 = 324/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 324/84 = 14 + 324/84 = 338/84 - 338/84 simplified gives 169/42
- So, 2/12 + 27/7 = 169/42
In mixed form: 41/42
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