Add 4/6 and 12/24
4/6 + 12/24 is 7/6.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 4/6 × 4 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
16/24 + 12/24 = 16 + 12/24 = 28/24 - 28/24 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 4/6 + 12/24 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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