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Add 8/12 and 28/8

1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 3 4/8

8/12 + 28/8 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/24 + 84/24 = 16 + 84/24 = 100/24
  5. 100/24 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 8/12 + 28/8 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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