Add 5/12 and 8/24
5/12 + 8/24 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
10/24 + 8/24 = 10 + 8/24 = 18/24 - 18/24 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 5/12 + 8/24 = 3/4
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