11/12 plus 3/4 as a Fraction
In this article, we will learn how to add two fractions, 11/12 and 3/4, and express the result as a fraction.
Step 1: Convert 3/4 to have the same denominator as 11/12
To add these fractions, we need to have the same denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 4 is 12. So, we can convert 3/4 to have a denominator of 12:
3/4 = (3 × 3)/(4 × 3) = 9/12
Step 2: Add the fractions
Now that we have the same denominator, we can add the fractions:
11/12 + 9/12 = (11 + 9)/12 = 20/12
Step 3: Simplify the result
We can simplify the fraction 20/12 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 4:
20 ÷ 4 = 5 12 ÷ 4 = 3
So, the simplified result is:
20/12 = 5/3
Result
Therefore, 11/12 plus 3/4 as a fraction is equal to 5/3.
