Question

To add or subtract fractions with different denominators, change the fractions toequivalent fractions with the same denominator. The new denominator is the leastcommon denominator (LCD).Question 11Computeand reduce if possible.1 / 41

Answer 1

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

LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.

So, we have to multiply 1/2 by 2/2

$(\frac{2}{2}\cdot\frac{1}{2})+\frac{1}{4}=\frac{2}{4}+\frac{1}{4}=\frac{(2+1)}{4}=\frac{3}{4}$

Answer : 3/4