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Add 1/24 and 2/6

1/24 + 2/6 is 3/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/24 + 8/24 = 1 + 8/24 = 9/24
  5. 9/24 simplified gives 3/8
  6. So, 1/24 + 2/6 = 3/8

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