Find the least common denominator for 1/8 and 1/12. What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

Answer 1

Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48

I'll be glad to check your answer.

Answer 2

Thank you. I got 1/8 and 1/12 again after multiplying by 24 so I'm very confused

Answer 3

24/8 = 3

1/8 = 3/24

24/12 = 2

1/12 = 2/24

3/24 + 2/24 = 5/24

Answer 4

equivalent fraction for 1/12 using least common denominator

Answer 5

Good not correct