Add 2/12 and 42/21
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 2 0/21
2/12 + 42/21 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 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 21 × 4 = 84,
42/21 = 42 × 4/21 × 4 = 168/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 168/84 = 14 + 168/84 = 182/84 - 182/84 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 2/12 + 42/21 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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