Add. (7)/(12)+(3)/(4)+(4)/(5)

Name: Problem 27, Chapter 2: Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-06-21T04:17:29-08:00
Duration: 2 min 21 s
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Description: Add. (7)/(12)+(3)/(4)+(4)/(5)

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Key Concepts

Fractions

Fractions represent parts of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator indicates the number of parts being considered and the denominator denotes the total number of equal parts in the whole.

Addition of Fractions

Addition of fractions involves combining fractional quantities by ensuring that they are expressed in terms of a common reference, which requires the use of like denominators. This allows for the direct summing of the numerators while keeping the denominator unchanged.

Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The least common denominator is the smallest common multiple of the denominators in the given fractions. It is used to convert fractions into equivalent forms with a common denominator, facilitating their addition, subtraction, or comparison.

Simplification of Fractions

After performing operations on fractions, it is often necessary to simplify the result. Simplification involves reducing the fraction to its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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