Add 16/24 and 3/16
16/24 + 3/16 is 41/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
16/24 = 16 × 2/24 × 2 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 9/48 = 32 + 9/48 = 41/48 - So, 16/24 + 3/16 = 41/48
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