Solve the following exercise:
43+61=?
To solve the addition of these two fractions, we'll proceed as follows:
- Step 1: Determine the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions.
The denominators are 4 and 6, and the smallest number that is a multiple of both is 12. Thus, the LCD is 12.
- Step 2: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 12.
- For 43, multiply both numerator and denominator by 3:
4×33×3=129.
- For 61, multiply both numerator and denominator by 2:
6×21×2=122.
- Step 3: Add the converted fractions.
129+122=129+2=1211.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 1211.