Add 30/9 and 42/12
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 3 6/12
30/9 + 42/12 is 41/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
30/9 = 30 × 4/9 × 4 = 120/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
42/12 = 42 × 3/12 × 3 = 126/36 - Add the two like fractions:
120/36 + 126/36 = 120 + 126/36 = 246/36 - 246/36 simplified gives 41/6
- So, 30/9 + 42/12 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6
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