Add 7/12 and 5/8
7/12 + 5/8 is 29/24.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24 - Add the two like fractions:
14/24 + 15/24 = 14 + 15/24 = 29/24 - So, 7/12 + 5/8 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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