Add 3/12 and 2/4
3/12 + 2/4 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
3/12 = 3 × 1/12 × 1 = 3/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Add the two like fractions:
3/12 + 6/12 = 3 + 6/12 = 9/12 - 9/12 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 3/12 + 2/4 = 3/4
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