Question

Perform the indicated operation.
5/8 + 7/12

Answer 1

1 5/24

Step-by-step explanation:Hope this helps!!!

Answer 2

`(29)/(24)`

`1 (5)/(24)`

Explanation:

To add fractions, you need a common denominator.

The least common denominator of 8 and 12 is 24.

24/8 = 3

24/12 = 2

`(5)/(8) + (7)/(12) =`

`= (5)/(8) * (3)/(3) + (7)/(12) * (2)/(2)`

`= (15)/(24) + (14)/(24)`

`= (29)/(24)`

`= 1 (5)/(24)`