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Add 7/12 and 8/3

1st number: 7/12, 2nd number: 2 2/3

7/12 + 8/3 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    7/12 = 7 × 1/12 × 1 = 7/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/12 + 32/12 = 7 + 32/12 = 39/12
  5. 39/12 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 7/12 + 8/3 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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