Convert these unlike fractions to equivalent like fractions and add them. You must use the LCD to get the answer correct. If pos

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sible, reduce the final sum.
1/4 =
+ 5/12 =
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marishachu [46] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-21T03:33:03+03:00

The sum of fractions $\frac{1}{4},\frac{5}{12}$ is $\frac{2}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question we need to convert these unlike fractions to equivalent like fractions and add them.

The fractions are: $\frac{1}{4},\frac{5}{12}$

Making the fractions equivalent, we need to make their denominator same.

Multiply $\frac{1}{4}$ with 3/3 i.e

$\frac{1}{4}*\frac{3}{3}\\=\frac{3}{12}$

Now the denominator of both the fractions are same. Now adding both the fractions:

$\frac{3}{12}+\frac{5}{12}\\ Taking\,\,LCD\\=\frac{3+5}{12}\\=\frac{8}{12} \\Simplifying\,\,the\,\,fraction:\\=\frac{2}{3}$

The sum of fractions $\frac{1}{4},\frac{5}{12}$ is $\frac{2}{3}$

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