Chapter 1: Q.421 (page 92)

In the following exercises, Perform the indicated operation, $\frac{5}{18} + \frac{7}{12}$

Short Answer

Expert verified

The sum of two fractions is $\frac{31}{36}$

Step by step solution

Step 1, Given information

The given fraction is $\frac{5}{18} + \frac{7}{12}$

Step 2. Perform addition operation

Take the LCD of the denominator of a fraction $\frac{5}{18} + \frac{7}{12}$

$L C D = 36$

Then $\frac{5}{18} + \frac{7}{12} = \frac{5 \times 2 + 7 \times 3}{36} = \frac{10 + 21}{36} = \frac{31}{36}$

Step 3. Conclusion

Hence, the sum of two fractions is $\frac{31}{36}$

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