What is the sum of 2 1/3 + 2/4?​

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Answer:

2  5/6

Step-by-step explanation:

2  1/3 + 2/4

Multiply 2 and 3 to get 6.

6+1/3 + 2/4

Add 6 and 1 to get 7.

7/3 + 2/4

Reduce the fraction 2/4 to lowest terms by extracting and cancelling out 2.

7/3 + 1/2

LCM* of 3 and 2 is 6. Convert 7/3 and 1/2 to fractions with denominator 6.

14/6 + 3/6

Since 14/6 and 3/6 have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

14+3/6

Add 14 and 3 to get 17.

17/6

Simplify.

2 5/6

LCM - "Least Common Multiple"

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