Add 42/3 and 9/12
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 9/12
423 + 912 is 594.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
423 = 42 × 43 × 4 = 16812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
912 = 9 × 112 × 1 = 912 - Add the two like fractions:
16812 + 912 = 168 + 912 = 17712 - 177/12 simplified gives 594
- So, 42/3 + 9/12 = 59/4
In mixed form: 1434
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