Add 8/12 and 3/42
8/12 + 3/42 is 31/42.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 6/84 = 56 + 6/84 = 62/84 - 62/84 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 8/12 + 3/42 = 31/42
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