Add 7/3 and 6/12
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 6/12
73 + 612 is 176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
73 = 7 × 43 × 4 = 2812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
612 = 6 × 112 × 1 = 612 - Add the two like fractions:
2812 + 612 = 28 + 612 = 3412 - 34/12 simplified gives 176
- So, 7/3 + 6/12 = 17/6
In mixed form: 256
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