Answer:
1/6 + 1/4 = 5/12
Step-by-step explanation:
Add 1/6 and 1/4
1
6
+
1
4
is
5
12
.
Steps for adding fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
1
6
=
1 × 2
6 × 2
=
2
12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1
4
=
1 × 3
4 × 3
=
3
12
Add the two like fractions:
2
12
+
3
12
=
2 + 3
12
=
5
12
So, 1/6 + 1/4 = 5/12
