Solve 7/12+1/12=8/12

$$\frac { 7 } { 12 } + \frac { 1 } { 12 } = \frac { 8 } { 12 }$$

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Solution Steps

Since \frac{7}{12} and \frac{1}{12} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{7+1}{12}=\frac{8}{12}$$

Add 7 and 1 to get 8.

$$\frac{8}{12}=\frac{8}{12}$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{8}{12} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 4.

$$\frac{2}{3}=\frac{8}{12}$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{8}{12} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 4.

$$\frac{2}{3}=\frac{2}{3}$$

Compare \frac{2}{3} and \frac{2}{3}.

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