Add 4/6 and 5/8
46 + 58 is 3124.
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,
58 = 5 × 38 × 3 = 1524 - Add the two like fractions:
1624 + 1524 = 16 + 1524 = 3124 - So, 4/6 + 5/8 = 31/24
In mixed form: 1724
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