Add 2/6 and 20/16
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 4/16
2/6 + 20/16 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48 - Add the two like fractions:
16/48 + 60/48 = 16 + 60/48 = 76/48 - 76/48 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 2/6 + 20/16 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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