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If the least common denominator is 24, then the fractions 5/8 and 3/12 would be

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Answer: 15/24 + 6/24 = 21/24

Explanation

when you put the new denominator (which is 28 on both fractions) you have to multiply the numerator by how many times it takes the denominator. example. 5/8 8 can go into 24, 3 times so u multiply

5 by 3 same with the other side just u multiply 3 by 2

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