Add 1/12 and 7/24
1/12 + 7/24 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
1/12 = 1 × 2/12 × 2 = 2/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24 - Add the two like fractions:
2/24 + 7/24 = 2 + 7/24 = 9/24 - 9/24 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 1/12 + 7/24 = 3/8
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