Add 6/12 and 30/42
6/12 + 30/42 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 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 42 × 2 = 84,
30/42 = 30 × 2/42 × 2 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 60/84 = 42 + 60/84 = 102/84 - 102/84 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 6/12 + 30/42 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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