Add 42/12 and 2/6
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2/6
42/12 + 2/6 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12 - Add the two like fractions:
42/12 + 4/12 = 42 + 4/12 = 46/12 - 46/12 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 42/12 + 2/6 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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