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Add 5/12 and 18/8

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 2 2/8

5/12 + 18/8 is 8/3.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/24 + 54/24 = 10 + 54/24 = 64/24
  5. 64/24 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 5/12 + 18/8 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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