Add 10/24 and 2/6
10/24 + 2/6 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
10/24 + 8/24 = 10 + 8/24 = 18/24 - 18/24 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 10/24 + 2/6 = 3/4
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