Add 1/16 and 2/3
1/16 + 2/3 is 35/48.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
3/48 + 32/48 = 3 + 32/48 = 35/48 - So, 1/16 + 2/3 = 35/48
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