Add 5/6 and 6/8
56 + 68 is 1912.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
56 = 5 × 46 × 4 = 2024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
68 = 6 × 38 × 3 = 1824 - Add the two fractions:
2024 + 1824 = 20 + 1824 = 3824 - 38/24 simplified gives 1912
- So, 5/6 + 6/8 = 19/12
In mixed form: 1712
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