Add 5/24 and 1/8
5/24 + 1/8 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24 - Add the two like fractions:
5/24 + 3/24 = 5 + 3/24 = 8/24 - 8/24 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 5/24 + 1/8 = 1/3
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