Add 16/6 and 12/48
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 12/48
16/6 + 12/48 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
16/6 = 16 × 8/6 × 8 = 128/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
128/48 + 12/48 = 128 + 12/48 = 140/48 - 140/48 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 16/6 + 12/48 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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