Add 4/3 and 2/4
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 2/4
43 + 24 is 116.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
43 = 4 × 43 × 4 = 1612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
24 = 2 × 34 × 3 = 612 - Add the two fractions:
1612 + 612 = 16 + 612 = 2212 - 22/12 simplified gives 116
- So, 4/3 + 2/4 = 11/6
In mixed form: 156
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