Add 18/6 and 4/16
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 4/16
18/6 + 4/16 is 13/4.
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,
18/6 = 18 × 8/6 × 8 = 144/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
144/48 + 12/48 = 144 + 12/48 = 156/48 - 156/48 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 18/6 + 4/16 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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