Question

Help me do 1/6+1/4 make sure the demonator is the same

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{\boxed{\sf\frac{5}{12}=0.416666667}}$

Solution Steps:

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1.) Find the LCF of 6 and 4:

• $6,4=12$

 - We do this because in order to add these, they must have the same denominator. So you must find the LCF, (Least Common Factor) of 6 and 4.

2.) Convert the fractions to have the same denominator:

• $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{2}{12}$

• $\frac{1}{4}=\frac{3}{12}$

 - $\frac{1}{6}$ changes to $\frac{2}{12}$ by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 2. And  $\frac{1}{4}$ changes to $\frac{3}{12}$ because you multiply the numerator and denominator by 3.

3.) Add the numerators:

• $2+3=5$

 - Since both fractions have the same denominator all you have to do is add the numerators together.

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