Add 2/24 and 5/6
2/24 + 5/6 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 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 6 × 4 = 24,
5/6 = 5 × 4/6 × 4 = 20/24 - Add the two like fractions:
2/24 + 20/24 = 2 + 20/24 = 22/24 - 22/24 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 2/24 + 5/6 = 11/12
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