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Add 6/12 and 5/42

6/12 + 5/42 is 13/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/84 + 10/84 = 42 + 10/84 = 52/84
  5. 52/84 simplified gives 13/21
  6. So, 6/12 + 5/42 = 13/21

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