Add 42/6 and 6/12
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 6/12
426 + 612 is 152.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
426 = 42 × 26 × 2 = 8412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
612 = 6 × 112 × 1 = 612 - Add the two like fractions:
8412 + 612 = 84 + 612 = 9012 - 90/12 simplified gives 152
- So, 42/6 + 6/12 = 15/2
In mixed form: 712
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