What is 1/12 + 3/12?

Here's how to add

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1 + 3 = 4

Now we have an answer.

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

Now, try the same number again.

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

Now, try the same number again.

No good. 2 is larger than 1. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 1/12 + 3/12