Add 18/6 and 3/16
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 3/16
186 + 316 is 5116.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
186 = 18 × 86 × 8 = 14448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
316 = 3 × 316 × 3 = 948 - Add the two like fractions:
14448 + 948 = 144 + 948 = 15348 - 153/48 simplified gives 5116
- So, 18/6 + 3/16 = 51/16
In mixed form: 3316
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