Question

Which fraction is equivalent to the sum of 2/6 and 3/8

Answer 1

We have been given two fractions
`(2)/(6)\text{ and }(3)/(8)`. We are asked to find the sum of these fractions.

`(2)/(6)+(3)/(8)`

First of all, we will make a common denominator.

`(2\cdot 4)/(6\cdot 4)+(3\cdot 3)/(8\cdot 4)`

`(8)/(24)+(9)/(24)`

Now we will combine numerators.

`(8+9)/(24)`

`(17)/(24)`

Therefore, the fraction
`(17)/(24)` will be equivalent to the sum of
`(2)/(6)\text{ and }(3)/(8)`.