Add 1/2 And 1/4, Solve 1/2 + 1/4 As A Fraction

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Add 1/2 and 1/4

1/2 + 1/4 is 3/4.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 2 and 4 is 4Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,1/2 = 1 × 2/2 × 2 = 2/4
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,1/4 = 1 × 1/4 × 1 = 1/4
  4. Add the two like fractions:2/4 + 1/4 = 2 + 1/4 = 3/4
  5. So, 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4

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