Add 32/42 and 30/12, Solve 32/42 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 32/42 and 30/12

1^st number: 32/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

32/42 + 30/12 is 137/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
32/42 = 32 × 2/42 × 2 = 64/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
64/84 + 210/84 = 64 + 210/84 = 274/84
274/84 simplified gives 137/42
So, 32/42 + 30/12 = 137/42
In mixed form: 311/42

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