Add 24/6 and 14/5
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2 4/5
246 + 145 is 345.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
246 = 24 × 56 × 5 = 12030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
145 = 14 × 65 × 6 = 8430 - Add the two like fractions:
12030 + 8430 = 120 + 8430 = 20430 - 204/30 simplified gives 345
- So, 24/6 + 14/5 = 34/5
In mixed form: 645
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