Add 1/2 and 12/36
1/2 + 12/36 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
1/2 = 1 × 18/2 × 18 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 12/36 = 18 + 12/36 = 30/36 - 30/36 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 1/2 + 12/36 = 5/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 1/2+24/36 1/4+12/36 1/2+12/72 3/2+12/36 1/6+12/36 5/2+12/36 1/2+60/36 1/10+12/36 7/2+12/36 1/2+84/36 1/14+12/36