Solve the following exercise:
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Solve the following exercise:
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The denominators are , , and . The LCM of these numbers is .
Step 2: Convert each fraction:
- already has the denominator .
- Convert to have a denominator of :
.
- Convert to have a denominator of :
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Step 3: Perform the operations:
- First, subtract: .
- Then, add: after simplifying.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( \frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{4}= \)
Because fractions represent parts of different wholes! means 11 tenths, while means 4 fifths. You need the same denominator to compare and combine them.
List multiples of the largest number first: 10, 20, 30... Then check if smaller numbers divide evenly. Since 5 divides 10 and 2 divides 10, the LCM is 10.
Yes! Always reduce fractions to lowest terms. simplifies to by dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCD of 2.
Double-check your work! For denominators 10, 5, and 2: since 5 × 2 = 10 and both 5 and 2 divide into 10, the LCM must be 10. Using a larger common denominator like 20 works but makes calculations harder.
No! Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS). Since there are no parentheses or exponents, work from left to right: first subtract, then add.
Calculators often show decimals by default. , so both answers are correct! For fraction problems, it's usually better to leave your answer as a simplified fraction.
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