Question

I have 1/6 + 5/8how do I work it out

Answer 1

1/6 + 5/8

First find the lcm of 6 and 8

l c m of 6 and 8 =24

convert each fraction to its equivalent with 24 as its denominator

That is;

1/6 = 4/24

5/8 = 15/24

Then add

4/24 + 15/24

= 19/24