Add 2/6 and 1/24
2/6 + 1/24 is 3/8.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24 - Add the two like fractions:
8/24 + 1/24 = 8 + 1/24 = 9/24 - 9/24 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 2/6 + 1/24 = 3/8
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