What is 5/12 + 8/13?
Addition of Fractions Calculator tool finds the fractions addition between the fractions 5/12 and 8/13 i.e 161/156 in a simple manner.
How to Add Fractions 5/12 and 8/13?
The given fractions are 5/12 and 8/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/12 and 8/13
5/12+8/13
The LCM of 12 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 156
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 156
= 5 x 13 + 8 x 12/156
= 65 + 96/156
= 161/156
Result: 161/156
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FAQ’s on Adding Fractions 5/12 and 8/13
1. What is the addition of 5/12 and 8/13?
The addition of fractions 5/12 and 8/13 is 161/156.
2. How to add the sum of fractions 5/12 and 8/13?
You can add fractions 5/12 and 8/13 by finding the L.C.M of 12 and 13 i.e. 156. After that multiply the numerator and denominator of every fraction by the number of times each fraction denominator goes into the L.C.M. Finally add the numerators of the fraction.
3. How do you add fractions 5/12 and 8/13 on a calculator?
To add fractions on a calculator, you need to give 5/12 and 8/13 as inputs and press the calculate button. The tool will display the answer 161/156 as an answer in a short time.