Add 2/3 and 6/16
2/3 + 6/16 is 25/24.
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,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 18/48 = 32 + 18/48 = 50/48 - 50/48 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 2/3 + 6/16 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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