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Add 5/24 and 4/6

5/24 + 4/6 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    4/6 = 4 × 4/6 × 4 = 16/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/24 + 16/24 = 5 + 16/24 = 21/24
  5. 21/24 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 5/24 + 4/6 = 7/8

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