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Add 6/4 and 8/12

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 8/12

6/4 + 8/12 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/12 + 8/12 = 18 + 8/12 = 26/12
  5. 26/12 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 6/4 + 8/12 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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