Add 24/6 and 2/12
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2/12
246 + 212 is 256.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
246 = 24 × 26 × 2 = 4812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
212 = 2 × 112 × 1 = 212 - Add the two like fractions:
4812 + 212 = 48 + 212 = 5012 - 50/12 simplified gives 256
- So, 24/6 + 2/12 = 25/6
In mixed form: 416
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