Add 42/12 and 63/84
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 63/84
42/12 + 63/84 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
42/12 = 42 × 7/12 × 7 = 294/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84 - Add the two like fractions:
294/84 + 63/84 = 294 + 63/84 = 357/84 - 357/84 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 42/12 + 63/84 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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