Add 4/6 and 10/16
46 + 1016 is 3124.
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,
46 = 4 × 86 × 8 = 3248 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
1016 = 10 × 316 × 3 = 3048 - Add the two like fractions:
3248 + 3048 = 32 + 3048 = 6248 - 62/48 simplified gives 3124
- So, 4/6 + 10/16 = 31/24
In mixed form: 1724
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