Add 2/4 and 12/36
2/4 + 12/36 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 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, 2/4 + 12/36 = 5/6
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