(5)/(12)+(1)/(6) - add fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 5/12 + 1/6 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 12
• 5/12 = (1*5)/(1*12) = 5/12
• 1/6 = (1*2)/(2*6) = 2/12
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 5/12 + 1/6 = 5/12 + 2/12
• (2+5)/12 = 7/12

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{5}{12 }+\frac{ 1}{6 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 12

$ \frac{5}{12 }= \frac{(1*5)}{(1*12)} =\frac{ 5}{12} $

$ \frac{1}{6 }= \frac{(1*2)}{(2*6)} =\frac{ 2}{12} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{5}{12 }+\frac{ 1}{6 }=\frac{ 5}{12 }+\frac{ 2}{12} $

$ \frac{(2+5)}{12 }=\frac{ 7}{12} $

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