Add 4/6 and 4/8
46 + 48 is 76.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
46 = 4 × 46 × 4 = 1624 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
48 = 4 × 38 × 3 = 1224 - Add the two fractions:
1624 + 1224 = 16 + 1224 = 2824 - 28/24 simplified gives 76
- So, 4/6 + 4/8 = 7/6
In mixed form: 116
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