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

3031 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Work out the equation of the tangent to a circle of centre [0,0] at the point [4,3]


A car costs £5,899.99, not including VAT. If the VAT rate is 20% how much does the car cost in total?


Factorise and solve 3x^2-x-10=0


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?


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:

© 2026 by IXL Learning