Add 2/16 and 4/3
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 1/3
2/16 + 4/3 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
4/3 = 4 × 16/3 × 16 = 64/48 - Add the two like fractions:
6/48 + 64/48 = 6 + 64/48 = 70/48 - 70/48 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 2/16 + 4/3 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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