Add 4/3 and 3/12
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 3/12
43 + 312 is 1912.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
43 = 4 × 43 × 4 = 1612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
312 = 3 × 112 × 1 = 312 - Add the two like fractions:
1612 + 312 = 16 + 312 = 1912 - So, 4/3 + 3/12 = 19/12
In mixed form: 1712
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