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Add 3/8 and 2/6

3/8 + 2/6 is 17/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/24 + 8/24 = 9 + 8/24 = 17/24
  5. So, 3/8 + 2/6 = 17/24

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