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Add 10/12 and 24/8

1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 3 0/8

10/12 + 24/8 is 23/6.

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,
    10/12 = 10 × 2/12 × 2 = 20/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    24/8 = 24 × 3/8 × 3 = 72/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/24 + 72/24 = 20 + 72/24 = 92/24
  5. 92/24 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 10/12 + 24/8 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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