Add 5/12 and 4/8
5/12 + 4/8 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
10/24 + 12/24 = 10 + 12/24 = 22/24 - 22/24 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 5/12 + 4/8 = 11/12
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