Add 3/24 and 5/8
3/24 + 5/8 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24 - Add the two like fractions:
3/24 + 15/24 = 3 + 15/24 = 18/24 - 18/24 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 3/24 + 5/8 = 3/4
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