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Add 6/2 and 2/24

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 2/24

6/2 + 2/24 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    6/2 = 6 × 12/2 × 12 = 72/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/24 + 2/24 = 72 + 2/24 = 74/24
  5. 74/24 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 6/2 + 2/24 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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