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Add 42/12 and 24/18

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 6/18

42/12 + 24/18 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    42/12 = 42 × 3/12 × 3 = 126/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    24/18 = 24 × 2/18 × 2 = 48/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/36 + 48/36 = 126 + 48/36 = 174/36
  5. 174/36 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 42/12 + 24/18 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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