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Add 8/4 and 4/6

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 4/6

8/4 + 4/6 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    4/6 = 4 × 2/6 × 2 = 8/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/12 + 8/12 = 24 + 8/12 = 32/12
  5. 32/12 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 8/4 + 4/6 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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