Add 24/6 and 2/8
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2/8
24/6 + 2/8 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
24/6 = 24 × 4/6 × 4 = 96/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
96/24 + 6/24 = 96 + 6/24 = 102/24 - 102/24 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 24/6 + 2/8 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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