Add 4/8 and 7/6
1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 1 1/6
4/8 + 7/6 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
7/6 = 7 × 4/6 × 4 = 28/24 - Add the two like fractions:
12/24 + 28/24 = 12 + 28/24 = 40/24 - 40/24 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 4/8 + 7/6 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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