Add 2/12 and 3/6
2/12 + 3/6 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
3/6 = 3 × 2/6 × 2 = 6/12 - Add the two like fractions:
2/12 + 6/12 = 2 + 6/12 = 8/12 - 8/12 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 2/12 + 3/6 = 2/3
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