Add 2/6 and 8/12
26 + 812 is 11.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
26 = 2 × 26 × 2 = 412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
812 = 8 × 112 × 1 = 812 - Add the two like fractions:
412 + 812 = 4 + 812 = 1212 - 12/12 simplified gives 11
- So, 2/6 + 8/12 = 1/1
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