Add 5/6 and 5/8
56 + 58 is 3524.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
56 = 5 × 46 × 4 = 2024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
58 = 5 × 38 × 3 = 1524 - Add the two like fractions:
2024 + 1524 = 20 + 1524 = 3524 - So, 5/6 + 5/8 = 35/24
In mixed form: 11124
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