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