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

User Jumpjack
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Answer:

1 5/24

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

User Jean Le Moignan
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Answer:


(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)

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