Add 5/6 and 12/24
56 + 1224 is 43.
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,
56 = 5 × 46 × 4 = 2024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1224 = 12 × 124 × 1 = 1224 - Add the two like fractions:
2024 + 1224 = 20 + 1224 = 3224 - 32/24 simplified gives 43
- So, 5/6 + 12/24 = 4/3
In mixed form: 113
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