Add 16/6 and 2/5
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 2/5
166 + 25 is 4615.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
166 = 16 × 56 × 5 = 8030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
25 = 2 × 65 × 6 = 1230 - Add the two like fractions:
8030 + 1230 = 80 + 1230 = 9230 - 92/30 simplified gives 4615
- So, 16/6 + 2/5 = 46/15
In mixed form: 3115
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