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