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Q.

The addition of the rational numbers 5 8   and 7 12   is:


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a

1 24  

b

5 24  

c

6 24  

d

11 24   

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Given 2 rational numbers 5 8   and 7 12  .
Firstly, finding the L.C.M of denominator.
Prime factors of 8=2×2×2  .
Prime factors of 12=2×2×3  .
L.C.M of 8 and 12 is,
=2×2×2×3 =24  
Now, simplifying the given expression.
= 5 8 × 3 3 + 7 12 × 2 2 = 15 24 + 14 24  
= 15+ 14 24 = 1514 24 = 1 24   The addition is 1 24  .
Hence, option 1 is correct.
 
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