Question

What is 2/3 + 1/4 =

Answer 1

11/12

Explanation:

• 2/3 + 1/4
• when adding fractions, the bottom fractions (denominators) need to be the same; in other words find the least common multiple
• the LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
• so how many times does 12 go into 3? 4 times
• how many times does 4 go into 12? 3 times
• 4 x 2 =8
• 3 x 1=3
• 8/12 + 3/12
• 8+3=11
• the denominator stays the same
• 11/12

Answer 2

11/12

Explanation:

4 times 3 is 12 so thats your denominator

4 times 2=8

plus

3 times 1=3

8+3=11 which is your numerator

numerator over denominator

11/12