Add 16/28 and 1/6
16/28 + 1/6 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
1/6 = 1 × 14/6 × 14 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 14/84 = 48 + 14/84 = 62/84 - 62/84 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 16/28 + 1/6 = 31/42
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