Question

ch2 fraction and rational numbers 5/12+1/3​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Add 5/12 and 1/3

5

12

+

1

3

is

3

4

.

Steps for adding fractions

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

LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

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

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

5

12

=

5 × 1

12 × 1

=

5

12

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,

1

3

=

1 × 4

3 × 4

=

4

12

Add the two like fractions:

5

12

+

4

12

=

5 + 4

12

=

9

12

9/12 simplified gives

3

4

So, 5/12 + 1/3 = 3/4..

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