Add 5/24 and 8/12
5/24 + 8/12 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24 - Add the two like fractions:
5/24 + 16/24 = 5 + 16/24 = 21/24 - 21/24 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 5/24 + 8/12 = 7/8
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