Add 4/6 and 3/8
46 + 38 is 2524.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
46 = 4 × 46 × 4 = 1624 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
38 = 3 × 38 × 3 = 924 - Add the two like fractions:
1624 + 924 = 16 + 924 = 2524 - So, 4/6 + 3/8 = 25/24
In mixed form: 1124
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