Add 4/12 and 5/6
4/12 + 5/6 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
4/12 = 4 × 1/12 × 1 = 4/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
5/6 = 5 × 2/6 × 2 = 10/12 - Add the two like fractions:
4/12 + 10/12 = 4 + 10/12 = 14/12 - 14/12 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 4/12 + 5/6 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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