Add 9/42 and 25/12
1st number: 9/42, 2nd number: 2 1/12
9/42 + 25/12 is 193/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
9/42 = 9 × 2/42 × 2 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 175/84 = 18 + 175/84 = 193/84 - So, 9/42 + 25/12 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84
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