Add 4/24 and 6/8
4/24 + 6/8 is 11/12.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
4/24 + 18/24 = 4 + 18/24 = 22/24 - 22/24 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 4/24 + 6/8 = 11/12
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