Add 2/4 and 6/3
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 2 0/3
2/4 + 6/3 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
6/3 = 6 × 4/3 × 4 = 24/12 - Add the two like fractions:
6/12 + 24/12 = 6 + 24/12 = 30/12 - 30/12 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 2/4 + 6/3 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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