Add 6/8 and 8/12
6/8 + 8/12 is 17/12.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24 - Add the two like fractions:
18/24 + 16/24 = 18 + 16/24 = 34/24 - 34/24 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 6/8 + 8/12 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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