Add 6/12 and 12/7
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 5/7
6/12 + 12/7 is 31/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
12/7 = 12 × 12/7 × 12 = 144/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 144/84 = 42 + 144/84 = 186/84 - 186/84 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 6/12 + 12/7 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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