Add 16/20 and 6/48
16/20 + 6/48 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
16/20 = 16 × 12/20 × 12 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 30/240 = 192 + 30/240 = 222/240 - 222/240 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 16/20 + 6/48 = 37/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/20+6/48 16/20+12/48 16/40+6/48 16/20+6/96 48/20+6/48 16/20+18/48 16/60+6/48 80/20+6/48 16/20+30/48 16/20+42/48