Add 1/12 and 2/8
1/12 + 2/8 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
1/12 = 1 × 2/12 × 2 = 2/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
2/24 + 6/24 = 2 + 6/24 = 8/24 - 8/24 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 1/12 + 2/8 = 1/3
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