Add 42/12 and 1/5, Solve 3 6/12 + 1/5 as a fraction

Add 42/12 and 1/5

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 1/5

42/12 + 1/5 is 37/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
1/5 = 1 × 12/5 × 12 = 12/60
Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 12/60 = 210 + 12/60 = 222/60
222/60 simplified gives 37/10
So, 42/12 + 1/5 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10

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