Question

Addition of unlike fractions 3/4 +2/6

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12

For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,

34 = 3 × 34 × 3 = 912

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,

26 = 2 × 26 × 2 = 412

Add the two like fractions:

912 + 412 = 9 + 412 = 1312

So, 3/4 + 2/6 = 13/12