Add 1/6 and 6/4
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 2/4
16 + 64 is 53.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
16 = 1 × 26 × 2 = 212 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
64 = 6 × 34 × 3 = 1812 - Add the two like fractions:
212 + 1812 = 2 + 1812 = 2012 - 20/12 simplified gives 53
- So, 1/6 + 6/4 = 5/3
In mixed form: 123
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