Add 25/6 and 8/24
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 8/24
256 + 824 is 92.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
256 = 25 × 46 × 4 = 10024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
824 = 8 × 124 × 1 = 824 - Add the two like fractions:
10024 + 824 = 100 + 824 = 10824 - 108/24 simplified gives 92
- So, 25/6 + 8/24 = 9/2
In mixed form: 412
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