Add 24/2 and 42/36, Solve 12 0/2 + 1 6/36 as a fraction

Add 24/2 and 42/36

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

24/2 + 42/36 is 79/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
24/2 = 24 × 18/2 × 18 = 432/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
Add the two like fractions:
432/36 + 42/36 = 432 + 42/36 = 474/36
474/36 simplified gives 79/6
So, 24/2 + 42/36 = 79/6
In mixed form: 131/6

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