Add 7/8 and 3/12
7/8 + 3/12 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
3/12 = 3 × 2/12 × 2 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
21/24 + 6/24 = 21 + 6/24 = 27/24 - 27/24 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 7/8 + 3/12 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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