Question

Ty has 2/6 of candy in tom has 3/8 of candy how much candy do they have in all

Answer 1

you have add both amounts of candy.
2/6 + 3/8
=2/6×8 + 3/8×6
=16/48 + 18/48
= 34/48
=17/24

answer- 17/24
hope it helps

Answer 2

To find out how much candy in all, add the two of the fractions.
2/6+3/8
2/6=1/3
1/3+3/8
Find the LCM of 3 and 8 and multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number.
LCM: 24
8/24+9/24= 17/24 altogether
Hope this helps.