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Add 9/12 and 5/8

9/12 + 5/8 is 11/8.

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,
    9/12 = 9 × 2/12 × 2 = 18/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/24 + 15/24 = 18 + 15/24 = 33/24
  5. 33/24 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 9/12 + 5/8 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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