Add 16/6 and 81/96
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 81/96
16/6 + 81/96 is 337/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
16/6 = 16 × 16/6 × 16 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
256/96 + 81/96 = 256 + 81/96 = 337/96 - So, 16/6 + 81/96 = 337/96
In mixed form: 349/96
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