Add 42/12 and 42/80
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 42/80
42/12 + 42/80 is 161/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
42/12 = 42 × 20/12 × 20 = 840/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
840/240 + 126/240 = 840 + 126/240 = 966/240 - 966/240 simplified gives 161/40
- So, 42/12 + 42/80 = 161/40
In mixed form: 41/40
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