Add 42/12 and 24/36, Solve 3 6/12 + 24/36 as a fraction

Add 42/12 and 24/36

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 24/36

42/12 + 24/36 is 25/6.

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,
24/36 = 24 × 1/36 × 1 = 24/36
Add the two like fractions:
126/36 + 24/36 = 126 + 24/36 = 150/36
150/36 simplified gives 25/6
So, 42/12 + 24/36 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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