Add 4/6 and 6/24
4/6 + 6/24 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
4/6 = 4 × 4/6 × 4 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
16/24 + 6/24 = 16 + 6/24 = 22/24 - 22/24 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 4/6 + 6/24 = 11/12
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