Add 1/16 and 4/24
1/16 + 4/24 is 11/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 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 24 × 2 = 48,
4/24 = 4 × 2/24 × 2 = 8/48 - Add the two like fractions:
3/48 + 8/48 = 3 + 8/48 = 11/48 - So, 1/16 + 4/24 = 11/48
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