Add 5/24 and 2/12
5/24 + 2/12 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 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 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24 - Add the two like fractions:
5/24 + 4/24 = 5 + 4/24 = 9/24 - 9/24 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/24 + 2/12 = 3/8
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