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Add 2/12 and 4/3

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 1/3

2/12 + 4/3 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    4/3 = 4 × 4/3 × 4 = 16/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/12 + 16/12 = 2 + 16/12 = 18/12
  5. 18/12 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 2/12 + 4/3 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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