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Add 42/14 and 45/12

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 3 9/12

42/14 + 45/12 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    45/12 = 45 × 7/12 × 7 = 315/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/84 + 315/84 = 252 + 315/84 = 567/84
  5. 567/84 simplified gives 27/4
  6. So, 42/14 + 45/12 = 27/4
    In mixed form: 63/4

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