Add 7/12 and 3/4
7/12 + 3/4 is 4/3.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 1/12 × 1 = 7/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
3/4 = 3 × 3/4 × 3 = 9/12 - Add the two like fractions:
7/12 + 9/12 = 7 + 9/12 = 16/12 - 16/12 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 7/12 + 3/4 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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