Add 12/6 and 2/8
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 2/8
12/6 + 2/8 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
12/6 = 12 × 4/6 × 4 = 48/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
48/24 + 6/24 = 48 + 6/24 = 54/24 - 54/24 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 12/6 + 2/8 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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