Add 9/12 and 2/8
9/12 + 2/8 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
9/12 = 9 × 2/12 × 2 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
18/24 + 6/24 = 18 + 6/24 = 24/24 - 24/24 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 9/12 + 2/8 = 1/1
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