Add 5/12 and 6/24
5/12 + 6/24 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Add the two like fractions:
10/24 + 6/24 = 10 + 6/24 = 16/24 - 16/24 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 5/12 + 6/24 = 2/3
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