As the smallest common denominator of these numbers is 24, you would multiply 8 by 3 and 12 by 2 thus making 3 over 24 add 14 over 24.
This equals
3 over 24+ 14 over 24= 17 over 24
Answer 1
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The least common denominator is 24. 1/8 = 3/24, 7/12 = 14/24. So
1/8 + 7/12 = 3/24 + 14/24 = 17/24
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