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Add 12/6 and 5/8

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 5/8

12/6 + 5/8 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    12/6 = 12 × 4/6 × 4 = 48/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/24 + 15/24 = 48 + 15/24 = 63/24
  5. 63/24 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 12/6 + 5/8 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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