Add 12/4 and 8/3
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 2 2/3
12/4 + 8/3 is 17/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
12/4 = 12 × 3/4 × 3 = 36/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12 - Add the two like fractions:
36/12 + 32/12 = 36 + 32/12 = 68/12 - 68/12 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 12/4 + 8/3 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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