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

`(1)/(2)+(1)/(4)`

LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.

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

`((2)/(2)\cdot(1)/(2))+(1)/(4)=(2)/(4)+(1)/(4)=((2+1))/(4)=(3)/(4)`

Answer : 3/4