Add 16/24 and 4/48
16/24 + 4/48 is 3/4.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 4/48 = 32 + 4/48 = 36/48 - 36/48 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 16/24 + 4/48 = 3/4
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