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Add 7/6 and 8/12

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 8/12

7/6 + 8/12 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    7/6 = 7 × 2/6 × 2 = 14/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/12 + 8/12 = 14 + 8/12 = 22/12
  5. 22/12 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 7/6 + 8/12 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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