Add 16/24 and 4/16
16/24 + 4/16 is 11/12.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 12/48 = 32 + 12/48 = 44/48 - 44/48 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 16/24 + 4/16 = 11/12
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