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Add 36/12 and 1/4

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1/4

36/12 + 1/4 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    36/12 = 36 × 1/12 × 1 = 36/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/12 + 3/12 = 36 + 3/12 = 39/12
  5. 39/12 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 36/12 + 1/4 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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