Add 1/6 and 7/8
16 + 78 is 2524.
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,
78 = 7 × 38 × 3 = 2124 - Add the two like fractions:
424 + 2124 = 4 + 2124 = 2524 - So, 1/6 + 7/8 = 25/24
In mixed form: 1124
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