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Add 12/8 and 8/12

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

12/8 + 8/12 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/24 + 16/24 = 36 + 16/24 = 52/24
  5. 52/24 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 12/8 + 8/12 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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