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Add 24/6 and 4/24

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 4/24

24/6 + 4/24 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    24/6 = 24 × 4/6 × 4 = 96/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/24 + 4/24 = 96 + 4/24 = 100/24
  5. 100/24 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 24/6 + 4/24 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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