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Add 54/42 and 2/12

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 2/12

54/42 + 2/12 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    54/42 = 54 × 2/42 × 2 = 108/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/84 + 14/84 = 108 + 14/84 = 122/84
  5. 122/84 simplified gives 61/42
  6. So, 54/42 + 2/12 = 61/42
    In mixed form: 119/42

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