Add 30/12 and 42/9
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 4 6/9
30/12 + 42/9 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36 - Add the two like fractions:
90/36 + 168/36 = 90 + 168/36 = 258/36 - 258/36 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 30/12 + 42/9 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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