Add 14/3 and 6/16
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 6/16
143 + 616 is 12124.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
143 = 14 × 163 × 16 = 22448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
616 = 6 × 316 × 3 = 1848 - Add the two like fractions:
22448 + 1848 = 224 + 1848 = 24248 - 242/48 simplified gives 12124
- So, 14/3 + 6/16 = 121/24
In mixed form: 5124
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