Add 16/6 and 3/8
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 3/8
166 + 38 is 7324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
166 = 16 × 46 × 4 = 6424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
38 = 3 × 38 × 3 = 924 - Add the two like fractions:
6424 + 924 = 64 + 924 = 7324 - So, 16/6 + 3/8 = 73/24
In mixed form: 3124
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