Add 2/3 and 8/4
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/4
2/3 + 8/4 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
2/3 = 2 × 4/3 × 4 = 8/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12 - Add the two like fractions:
8/12 + 24/12 = 8 + 24/12 = 32/12 - 32/12 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 2/3 + 8/4 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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