Add 27/12 and 4/42
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 4/42
2712 + 442 is 19784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2712 = 27 × 712 × 7 = 18984 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
442 = 4 × 242 × 2 = 884 - Add the two like fractions:
18984 + 884 = 189 + 884 = 19784 - So, 27/12 + 4/42 = 197/84
In mixed form: 22984
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