What is 36/4 + 1/12?
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Here's how we add
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Step 1We have to make sure the denominators are equal. 12 goes into 4 evenly, so we only need to multiply one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 36 by 3, and get 108, then we multiply 4 by 3 and get 12. This gives us a new problem that looks like so:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 108 + 1 = 109 So what's the answer so far?
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Step 3Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 5... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 7... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 11... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 13... No good. 13 is larger than 12. So we're done reducing. And we're done! Here's the final answer to 36/4 + 1/12
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