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Add 2/3 and 5/12

2/3 + 5/12 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    2/3 = 2 × 4/3 × 4 = 8/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/12 + 5/12 = 8 + 5/12 = 13/12
  5. So, 2/3 + 5/12 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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