Add 1/6 and 8/24
1/6 + 8/24 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
1/6 = 1 × 4/6 × 4 = 4/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
4/24 + 8/24 = 4 + 8/24 = 12/24 - 12/24 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/6 + 8/24 = 1/2
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