fraction 1/6 + 2/8

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Answer:
1
6
   +  
2
8
    =  
5
12

How to adding fractions with steps?

Find the LCM (Least common denominator) 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

1
6
   =  
1 x 4
6 x 4
    =  
4
24

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,

2
8
   =  
2 x 3
8 x 3
    =  
6
24

Add the two like fractions:

=  
4
24
   +  
6
24
=  
4 + 6
24
=  
10
24

Reduce 10/24 to lowest terms:
Find the GCD (Greatest common divisor) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 10 and 24 is 2

=  
10 ÷ 2
24 ÷ 2
=  
5
12
= 0.4166667