Add 1/6 and 2/16
16 + 216 is 724.
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,
16 = 1 × 86 × 8 = 848 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
216 = 2 × 316 × 3 = 648 - Add the two like fractions:
848 + 648 = 8 + 648 = 1448 - 14/48 simplified gives 724
- So, 1/6 + 2/16 = 7/24
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