Add 12/6 and 5/24
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 5/24
126 + 524 is 5324.
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,
126 = 12 × 46 × 4 = 4824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
524 = 5 × 124 × 1 = 524 - Add the two like fractions:
4824 + 524 = 48 + 524 = 5324 - So, 12/6 + 5/24 = 53/24
In mixed form: 2524
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