Add 42/21 and 2/12
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 2/12
42/21 + 2/12 is 13/6.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
168/84 + 14/84 = 168 + 14/84 = 182/84 - 182/84 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 42/21 + 2/12 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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