What is 1/4 + 1/4?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 1/4 + 1/4.

Answer:

1/4 + 1/4 = ¹/₂

The answer is 1/2 (equals 0.5 as a decimal).

To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then add the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 4 is 4.

LCM(4, 4) = 4

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 4:

1/4 = 1/4
1/4 = 1/4

3. Add the numerators

Now add the numerators: 1 + 1 = 2

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4

4. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (2):

2/4 = 1/2