Add 25/12 and 42/9, Solve 2 1/12 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 42/9

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

25/12 + 42/9 is 27/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
25/12 = 25 × 3/12 × 3 = 75/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36
Add the two like fractions:
75/36 + 168/36 = 75 + 168/36 = 243/36
243/36 simplified gives 27/4
So, 25/12 + 42/9 = 27/4
In mixed form: 63/4

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