Solve 12/13+1/3=

$$\frac { 12 } { 13 } + \frac { 1 } { 3 } =$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{49}{39}\approx 1.256410256$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 13 and 3 is 39. Convert \frac{12}{13} and \frac{1}{3} to fractions with denominator 39.

$$\frac{36}{39}+\frac{13}{39}$$

Since \frac{36}{39} and \frac{13}{39} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{36+13}{39}$$

Add 36 and 13 to get 49.

$$\frac{49}{39}$$

Factor

$$\frac{7 ^ {2}}{3 \cdot 13} = 1\frac{10}{39} = 1.2564102564102564$$