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Add 42/12 and 25/6

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 4 1/6

42/12 + 25/6 is 23/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    25/6 = 25 × 2/6 × 2 = 50/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/12 + 50/12 = 42 + 50/12 = 92/12
  5. 92/12 simplified gives 23/3
  6. So, 42/12 + 25/6 = 23/3
    In mixed form: 72/3

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