Add 42/14 and 3/12, Solve 3 0/14 + 3/12 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 3/12

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 3/12

42/14 + 3/12 is 13/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
Add the two like fractions:
252/84 + 21/84 = 252 + 21/84 = 273/84
273/84 simplified gives 13/4
So, 42/14 + 3/12 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4

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