Question

$\frac{5}{12}+\frac{3}{12}=\text{\_\_}$

• A. $\frac{5}{12}$
• B. $\frac{3}{12}$
• C. $\frac{2}{12}$
• D. $\frac{8}{12}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$\frac{8}{12}$

The given fractions are $\frac{5}{12}$ and $\frac{3}{12}$.

They are like fractions because their denominator is the same.

When we add like fractions their denominator remains the same while their numerator is added.

$\therefore \frac{5}{12}+\frac{3}{12}=\frac{5+3}{12}=\frac{8}{12}$