Add 1/12 and 2/3
1/12 + 2/3 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
1/12 = 1 × 1/12 × 1 = 1/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
2/3 = 2 × 4/3 × 4 = 8/12 - Add the two like fractions:
1/12 + 8/12 = 1 + 8/12 = 9/12 - 9/12 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 1/12 + 2/3 = 3/4
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