Add 4/8 and 7/12
4/8 + 7/12 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24 - Add the two like fractions:
12/24 + 14/24 = 12 + 14/24 = 26/24 - 26/24 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 4/8 + 7/12 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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