Add 3/6 and 6/24
36 + 624 is 34.
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,
36 = 3 × 46 × 4 = 1224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
624 = 6 × 124 × 1 = 624 - Add the two like fractions:
1224 + 624 = 12 + 624 = 1824 - 18/24 simplified gives 34
- So, 3/6 + 6/24 = 3/4
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