Solve the Fraction Expression: 3/6 + 2/4 - 1/12

36+24112= \frac{3}{6}+\frac{2}{4}-\frac{1}{12}=

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00:00 Solution
00:03 We want to find the least common denominator
00:06 We'll multiply the fractions by 2 and 3 respectively to get a common denominator
00:09 Remember to multiply both numerator and denominator
00:26 Let's calculate the multiplications
00:37 Add under the common denominator
00:43 Calculate the numerator
00:48 And this is the solution to the question

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36+24112= \frac{3}{6}+\frac{2}{4}-\frac{1}{12}=

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To solve the problem, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Convert each fraction to have a common denominator.
  • Step 2: Add and subtract the fractions.
  • Step 3: Simplify the result.

Let's work through these steps:

Step 1: Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of the fractions involved. The denominators are 6, 4, and 12. The LCM of these numbers is 12, so the LCD is 12.

Convert each fraction to this common denominator:

  • 36 \frac{3}{6} becomes 3×26×2=612\frac{3 \times 2}{6 \times 2} = \frac{6}{12}
  • 24 \frac{2}{4} becomes 2×34×3=612\frac{2 \times 3}{4 \times 3} = \frac{6}{12}
  • 112 remains 112 \frac{1}{12} \text{ remains } \frac{1}{12}

Step 2: Perform the operations using these equivalent fractions: 612+612112=6+6112=1112 \frac{6}{12} + \frac{6}{12} - \frac{1}{12} = \frac{6 + 6 - 1}{12} = \frac{11}{12}

Step 3: Check if the result can be simplified further. In this case, 1112 \frac{11}{12} is already in simplest form.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 1112 \frac{11}{12} .

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Final Answer

1112 \frac{11}{12}

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