Add 8/6 and 3/8
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 3/8
86 + 38 is 4124.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
86 = 8 × 46 × 4 = 3224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
38 = 3 × 38 × 3 = 924 - Add the two like fractions:
3224 + 924 = 32 + 924 = 4124 - So, 8/6 + 3/8 = 41/24
In mixed form: 11724
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