Add 16/24 and 3/4
16/24 + 3/4 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
3/4 = 3 × 6/4 × 6 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
16/24 + 18/24 = 16 + 18/24 = 34/24 - 34/24 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 16/24 + 3/4 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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