what is: a) 1/3 +1/4 ? b) 4/6 + 3/12?

a)First make the denominators the same by multiplying the 1/3 by 4 and 1/4 by 3. makesure top and bottom are multiplied then add the numerators together not denominators. answer should be 7/12. b) Do the same method as before so multiply 4/6 by 12 on the top and bottom an multiply 3/12 by 6 top and bottom then add together and simplify. alternative method multiply 4/6 by 2 on the top an bottom then add together. answer should be 11/12.

CL
Answered by Charlotte L. Maths tutor

2908 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Find the equation of the straight line passing through the points (7,5) and (8, 2)


How to solve rates of change questions?


Tom bought a full bag of coal. After one week the bag was 2/3 full. During the next week he used 1/4 of the remaining coal. How much is left?


Fidn the solutions to the quadratic equation: x^2 - 16 = 0


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning