Add 24/6 and 6/5
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 1/5
246 + 65 is 265.
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,
65 = 6 × 65 × 6 = 3630 - Add the two like fractions:
12030 + 3630 = 120 + 3630 = 15630 - 156/30 simplified gives 265
- So, 24/6 + 6/5 = 26/5
In mixed form: 515
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