Add 42/12 and 12/20
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 12/20
42/12 + 12/20 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 36/60 = 210 + 36/60 = 246/60 - 246/60 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 42/12 + 12/20 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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