Add 2/16 and 40/6
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 6 4/6
2/16 + 40/6 is 163/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 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 6 × 8 = 48,
40/6 = 40 × 8/6 × 8 = 320/48 - Add the two like fractions:
6/48 + 320/48 = 6 + 320/48 = 326/48 - 326/48 simplified gives 163/24
- So, 2/16 + 40/6 = 163/24
In mixed form: 619/24
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