What is 4/24 plus 2/4?
4/24 plus 2/4 equals 2/3 (or 0.666667 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/24 and 2/4 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/24 + 2/4 = 2/3
Simplified Fraction
2/3
Mixed Number
Proper (2/3)
Decimal Value
0.666667
Percentage
66.6667%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/24 + 2/4
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 24 is an exact multiple of 4 (4 Γ 6 = 24). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 24, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(24, 4) = 24
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 24
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/24 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/4 by 6 so both fractions share the common base 24.
4 Γ 1/24 Γ 1 = 4/24 and 2 Γ 6/4 Γ 6 = 12/24
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (4 + 12 = 16) and keep the common denominator 24 unchanged.
4 + 12/24 = 16/24
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 16 and 24, which is 8. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 8.
16 Γ· 8/24 Γ· 8 = 2/3
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 2 by denominator 3 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.666667, or 66.6667%).
2 Γ· 3 = 0.666667 (66.6667%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/24 plus 2/4 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 2/3 |
| Mixed Number Form | 2/3 |
| Decimal Form | 0.666667 |
| Percentage | 66.6667% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/24 plus 2/4 as a fraction?
4/24 + 2/4 in simplest fraction form is 2/3.
What is 4/24 plus 2/4 as a decimal?
4/24 + 2/4 converted to a decimal is 0.666667.
What is 4/24 plus 2/4 as a percentage?
4/24 + 2/4 expressed as a percentage is 66.6667%.
Does 4/24 plus 2/4 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.666667...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.