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Add 8/12 and 42/3

1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 14 0/3

8/12 + 42/3 is 44/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/12 + 168/12 = 8 + 168/12 = 176/12
  5. 176/12 simplified gives 44/3
  6. So, 8/12 + 42/3 = 44/3
    In mixed form: 142/3

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