Add 5/8 and 2/4
5/8 + 2/4 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
5/8 = 5 × 1/8 × 1 = 5/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
2/4 = 2 × 2/4 × 2 = 4/8 - Add the two like fractions:
5/8 + 4/8 = 5 + 4/8 = 9/8 - So, 5/8 + 2/4 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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