Add 7/12 and 8/24
7/12 + 8/24 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 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 24 × 1 = 24,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
14/24 + 8/24 = 14 + 8/24 = 22/24 - 22/24 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 7/12 + 8/24 = 11/12
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