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Add 1/12 and 12/8

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 1 4/8

1/12 + 12/8 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    1/12 = 1 × 2/12 × 2 = 2/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/24 + 36/24 = 2 + 36/24 = 38/24
  5. 38/24 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 1/12 + 12/8 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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