Add 42/21 and 1/12
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 1/12
42/21 + 1/12 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
42/21 = 42 × 4/21 × 4 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84 - Add the two like fractions:
168/84 + 7/84 = 168 + 7/84 = 175/84 - 175/84 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 42/21 + 1/12 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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