What is the sum of 5/12 and 3/8 in lowest term

Answer 1

5 / 12 + 3 / 8 = 5 ∙ 2 / 12 ∙ 2 + 3 ∙ 3 / 8 ∙ 3 = 10 / 24 + 9 / 24 = 19 / 24

Answer 2

Remark:

Least Common Multiple of 8 and 12 is 24

Therefore, the result must be written as a fraction whose denominator is 24