Add 2/6 and 4/8
2/6 + 4/8 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
8/24 + 12/24 = 8 + 12/24 = 20/24 - 20/24 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/6 + 4/8 = 5/6
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