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Add 42/12 and 90/84

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 6/84

42/12 + 90/84 is 32/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    42/12 = 42 × 7/12 × 7 = 294/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    90/84 = 90 × 1/84 × 1 = 90/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/84 + 90/84 = 294 + 90/84 = 384/84
  5. 384/84 simplified gives 32/7
  6. So, 42/12 + 90/84 = 32/7
    In mixed form: 44/7

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