Add 7/12 and 12/36
7/12 + 12/36 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
21/36 + 12/36 = 21 + 12/36 = 33/36 - 33/36 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 7/12 + 12/36 = 11/12
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