Add 42/12 and 12/9
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 3/9
42/12 + 12/9 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36 - Add the two like fractions:
126/36 + 48/36 = 126 + 48/36 = 174/36 - 174/36 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 42/12 + 12/9 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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