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Add 2/12 and 36/8

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

2/12 + 36/8 is 14/3.

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,
    2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    36/8 = 36 × 3/8 × 3 = 108/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/24 + 108/24 = 4 + 108/24 = 112/24
  5. 112/24 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 2/12 + 36/8 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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