Add 21/6 and 3/12
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 3/12
216 + 312 is 154.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
216 = 21 × 26 × 2 = 4212 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
312 = 3 × 112 × 1 = 312 - Add the two like fractions:
4212 + 312 = 42 + 312 = 4512 - 45/12 simplified gives 154
- So, 21/6 + 3/12 = 15/4
In mixed form: 334
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