Question

Find the sum of the following fractions 3/12+5/24
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Answer 1

Answer:

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,

3

12

=

3 × 2

12 × 2

=

6

24

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,

5

24

=

5 × 1

24 × 1

=

5

24

Add the two like fractions:

6

24

+

5

24

=

6 + 5

24

=

11

24

So, 3/12 + 5/24 = 11/24

Answer 2

Answer:

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