Question

What the common denominators for 1/4 + 1/2

Answer 1

The common denominator is 4

Explanation:

To answer this question of what is
`(1)/(4) +(1)/(2)`

We first have to find the LCM(Least Common Multiple) of the unlike denominators 4 and 2 which is 4

So we multiply the numerator and denominator
`(1)/(2)` by 2 so we can add with the same denominator
`(1*2)/(2*2)=(2)/(4)`

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