Add 42/12 and 12/36
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 12/36
42/12 + 12/36 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
42/12 = 42 × 3/12 × 3 = 126/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
126/36 + 12/36 = 126 + 12/36 = 138/36 - 138/36 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 42/12 + 12/36 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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