Add 14/6 and 8/16
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 8/16
14/6 + 8/16 is 17/6.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48 - Add the two like fractions:
112/48 + 24/48 = 112 + 24/48 = 136/48 - 136/48 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 14/6 + 8/16 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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