Question

Which fraction is equivalent to 5/12+1/4

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

5/12+1/4

Make the fractions have the same denominator.

5/12 + 1×3/4×3

5/12 + 3/12

Add the fractions.

(5+3)/12

8/12

Simplify.

2/3

Answer 2

`= (2)/(3) \\`

Explanation:

`(5)/(12) + (1)/(4) \\ (5 + 1 * 3)/(12) \\ (5 + 3)/(12) \\ = (8)/(12) \\ = (2)/(3)`