Add 1/6 and 3/8
16 + 38 is 1324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
16 = 1 × 46 × 4 = 424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
38 = 3 × 38 × 3 = 924 - Add the two like fractions:
424 + 924 = 4 + 924 = 1324 - So, 1/6 + 3/8 = 13/24
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