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Add 7/12 and 12/6

1st number: 7/12, 2nd number: 2 0/6

7/12 + 12/6 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    7/12 = 7 × 1/12 × 1 = 7/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    12/6 = 12 × 2/6 × 2 = 24/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/12 + 24/12 = 7 + 24/12 = 31/12
  5. So, 7/12 + 12/6 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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