Add 7/12 and 4/24
712 + 424 is 34.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
712 = 7 × 212 × 2 = 1424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
424 = 4 × 124 × 1 = 424 - Add the two like fractions:
1424 + 424 = 14 + 424 = 1824 - 18/24 simplified gives 34
- So, 7/12 + 4/24 = 3/4
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