Add 84/5 and 12/42
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 12/42
84/5 + 12/42 is 598/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
84/5 = 84 × 42/5 × 42 = 3528/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/210 + 60/210 = 3528 + 60/210 = 3588/210 - 3588/210 simplified gives 598/35
- So, 84/5 + 12/42 = 598/35
In mixed form: 173/35
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