How is this fraction calculated? 1/2+1/4=

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Dawn Neal · Accepted Answer

Explanation:We are starting with 12+14If both fractions had 4 as the denominator, we would be in good shape. We need a &quot;common denominator&quot;.OK, one of the algebra rules is that if you multiply both top and bottom of a fraction by the same value, no change in value happens. So let&#039;s take that 12 and play with it.If you multiply both top and bottom of the fraction by 2, it becomes2⋅12⋅2=24That algebra rule that I paraphrased says that no change in value happened when we did that. So now we have24+14=2+14=34I hope this helps

lalilulelo2k3eq · Accepted Answer

In order to add two fractions with different denominators, one or all denominator must convert (be the same).
Two methods:
Take the denominators and multiply them together, ie

2 \times 4 = 8

.
The numbers will change ,but the faction will be the same

\frac{12}{=} \frac{48}{}

and

\frac{14}{=} \frac{28}{}

.
Now you can add :

\frac{48}{+} \frac{28}{=} \frac{68}{}

which is equal to

\frac{34}{}

.
By observing the problem

\frac{12}{}

is equal to

\frac{24}{}

. You now have both fractions with the same denominator.
Now add:

\frac{24}{+} \frac{14}{=} \frac{34}{}

RizerMix · Accepted Answer

Addition or subtraction of fractions can be done only if they have same denominator 1/2 and 1/4 are having different denominators. convert them into fractions with same denominator Find the LCM of 2 and 4 [if the smaller number divides the bigger number, the bigger is the LCM] LCM=4  1/2 = 1*2/2*2 = 2/4 1/4 = 1*1/4*1 = 1/4  1/2 + 1/4 = 2/4 + 1/4 = (2 + 1)/4 = 3/4

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2/8 - 3/2

nick1337 · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Find a common denominator for the fractions

1 / 2

and

1 / 4

. In this case, the smallest common denominator is 4.
Step 2: Rewrite both fractions with the common denominator:

\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} and \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{4}

Step 3: Add the fractions:

\frac{2}{4} + \frac{1}{4}

Step 4: Combine the numerators over the common denominator:

\frac{2 + 1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}

Therefore,

1 / 2 + 1 / 4

is equal to

\frac{3}{4}

.

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