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Add 2/12 and 4/7

2/12 + 4/7 is 31/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    4/7 = 4 × 12/7 × 12 = 48/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/84 + 48/84 = 14 + 48/84 = 62/84
  5. 62/84 simplified gives 31/42
  6. So, 2/12 + 4/7 = 31/42

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