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Add 42/12 and 1/4

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1/4

42/12 + 1/4 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/12 + 3/12 = 42 + 3/12 = 45/12
  5. 45/12 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 42/12 + 1/4 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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