Solve the Fraction Addition: 2/4 + 1/2 Step by Step

Solve the following equation:

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

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:07 Let's solve this problem together.

00:10 First, multiply the fraction by two. This helps us find a common denominator.

00:16 Remember, multiply both the top number, called the numerator, and the bottom number, called the denominator.

00:24 Now, calculate these multiplications carefully.

00:27 Next, add them using the common denominator.

00:33 Keep in mind, any number divided by itself is always one.

00:38 And that's how we find the solution. Well done!

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's first identify the lowest common denominator between 4 and 2.

In order to identify the lowest common denominator, we need to find a number that is divisible by both 4 and 2.

In this case, the common denominator is 4

We will then proceed to multiply each fraction by the appropriate number in order to reach the denominator 4

We'll multiply the first fraction by 1

We'll multiply the second fraction by 2

$\frac{2\times1}{4\times1}+\frac{1\times2}{2\times2}=\frac{2}{4}+\frac{2}{4}$

Finally we will combine and obtain the following:

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