The numbers 1, 2, 4, 6 can make 24 in 9 distinct ways. The simplest is ((2−1)×4)×6 = 24. 7 of them avoid fractions entirely. Difficulty: medium.
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((2−1)×4)×6 = 24. 9 distinct solutions, 7 without fractions, difficulty medium.All Possible Ways to Make 24
9((2−1)×4)×6 = 24
((2−1)×6)×4 = 24
(2+6)×(4−1) = 24
(2−1)×(4×6) = 24
(4×6)÷(2−1) = 24
(4÷(2−1))×6 = 24
(6÷(2−1))×4 = 24
4÷((2−1)÷6) = 24
6÷((2−1)÷4) = 24
How to Make 24 with 1 2 4 6
Simplest solution: ((2−1)×4)×6 = 24
1
2 − 1 = 1
2
1 × 4 = 4
3
4 × 6 = 24
Another solution: ((2−1)×6)×4 = 24
1
2 − 1 = 1
2
1 × 6 = 6
3
6 × 4 = 24
Another solution: (2+6)×(4−1) = 24
1
2 + 6 = 8
2
4 − 1 = 3
3
8 × 3 = 24
About this set
| Numbers | 1, 2, 4, 6 |
|---|---|
| Sum | 13 |
| Product | 48 |
| Distinct solutions | 9 |
| Solutions using only whole numbers | 7 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
Tips to Quickly Make 24 with 1 2 4 6
- Try different groupings with parentheses; the order you combine the numbers in is what unlocks a solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make 24 with 1 2 4 6?
Yes. There are 9 distinct solutions, and the simplest is ((2−1)×4)×6 = 24.
Are there multiple ways to make 24 with 1 2 4 6?
Yes, 9 of them. Besides ((2−1)×4)×6 = 24, you can use ((2−1)×6)×4 = 24 or (2+6)×(4−1) = 24.
Do you need fractions to make 24 with 1 2 4 6?
Not always. 7 of the 9 solutions stay with whole numbers; the others pass through a fraction.
How hard is it to make 24 with 1 2 4 6?
It is rated medium on this site, based on how many distinct solutions the set has (9).