Add 16/24 and 36/48
16/24 + 36/48 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 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 48 × 1 = 48,
36/48 = 36 × 1/48 × 1 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 36/48 = 32 + 36/48 = 68/48 - 68/48 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 16/24 + 36/48 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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