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How do i solve 1/4 +1/3​

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Answer:

7/12

Explanation:

  1. Write all numerators above the least common denominator which is 12.
  2. Divide the denominator 12 by the first denominator 4 and add it to the first numerator 1, your result should be 3.
  3. Divide the denominator 12 by the second denominator 3 and add it to the second numerator 1, your result should be 4.
  4. Add the numerator since you have a + sign 3+4/12.
  5. Answer: 7/12.
User Lost Robot
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Answer:


\large\boxed{(1)/(4)+(1)/(3)=(7)/(12)}

Explanation:


(1)/(4)+(1)/(3)\qquad\text{find}\ LCD=(4)(3)=12\\\\=(1\cdot3)/(4\cdot3)+(1\cdot4)/(3\cdot4)=(3)/(12)+(4)/(12)=(3+4)/(12)=(7)/(12)

User David John Welsh
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