4/6 + 1/12

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To add the fractions \( \frac{4}{6} \) and \( \frac{1}{12} \), you first need to find a common denominator.

The least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 12 is 12.

Now, convert \( \frac{4}{6} \) to have a denominator of 12:

\[ \frac{4}{6} = \frac{4 \times 2}{6 \times 2} = \frac{8}{12} \]

Now, add \( \frac{8}{12} \) and \( \frac{1}{12} \):

\[ \frac{8}{12} + \frac{1}{12} = \frac{8 + 1}{12} = \frac{9}{12} \]

Next, simplify \( \frac{9}{12} \) by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3:

\[ \frac{9 \div 3}{12 \div 3} = \frac{3}{4} \]

Thus, \( \frac{4}{6} + \frac{1}{12} = \frac{3}{4} \).