Add 6/24 and 4/12
6/24 + 4/12 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 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 12 × 2 = 24,
4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 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 + 4/12 = 7/12
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