Add 2/12 and 42/84
2/12 + 42/84 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 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 84 × 1 = 84,
42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 42/84 = 14 + 42/84 = 56/84 - 56/84 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 2/12 + 42/84 = 2/3
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