Add 6/24 and 1/3
6/24 + 1/3 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
1/3 = 1 × 8/3 × 8 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
6/24 + 8/24 = 6 + 8/24 = 14/24 - 14/24 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 6/24 + 1/3 = 7/12
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