Add 3/4 and 6/16
3/4 + 6/16 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
3/4 = 3 × 4/4 × 4 = 12/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
6/16 = 6 × 1/16 × 1 = 6/16 - Add the two like fractions:
12/16 + 6/16 = 12 + 6/16 = 18/16 - 18/16 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 3/4 + 6/16 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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