Add 2/3 and 8/12
2/3 + 8/12 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
2/3 = 2 × 4/3 × 4 = 8/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12 - Add the two like fractions:
8/12 + 8/12 = 8 + 8/12 = 16/12 - 16/12 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 2/3 + 8/12 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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