Solve 12/19+7/38

$$\frac { 12 } { 19 } + \frac { 7 } { 38 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{31}{38}\approx 0.815789474$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 19 and 38 is 38. Convert \frac{12}{19} and \frac{7}{38} to fractions with denominator 38.

$$\frac{24}{38}+\frac{7}{38}$$

Since \frac{24}{38} and \frac{7}{38} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{24+7}{38}$$

Add 24 and 7 to get 31.

$$\frac{31}{38}$$

Factor

$$\frac{31}{2 \cdot 19} = 0.8157894736842105$$