Add 5/16 and 2/3
5/16 + 2/3 is 47/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
15/48 + 32/48 = 15 + 32/48 = 47/48 - So, 5/16 + 2/3 = 47/48
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