Add 1/3 and 2/12
1/3 + 2/12 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Add the two like fractions:
4/12 + 2/12 = 4 + 2/12 = 6/12 - 6/12 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/3 + 2/12 = 1/2
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