Add 2/24 and 36/8, Solve 2/24 + 4 4/8 as a fraction

Add 2/24 and 36/8

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 4 4/8

2/24 + 36/8 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
36/8 = 36 × 3/8 × 3 = 108/24
Add the two like fractions:
2/24 + 108/24 = 2 + 108/24 = 110/24
110/24 simplified gives 55/12
So, 2/24 + 36/8 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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