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What is 8/12 + 8/12?

What is 8/12 + 8/12?

Here's how you add

8
12
+
8
12

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

8 + 8 = 16

So the answer is:

16
12

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

16
12
÷ 2 =
8
6

Now, try the same number again.

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

8
6
÷ 2 =
4
3

Now, try the same number again.

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

No good. 5 is larger than 4. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 8/12 + 8/12

8
12
+
8
12
=
4
3
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