Add 2/16 and 6/24
2/16 + 6/24 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 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 24 × 2 = 48,
6/24 = 6 × 2/24 × 2 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
6/48 + 12/48 = 6 + 12/48 = 18/48 - 18/48 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 2/16 + 6/24 = 3/8
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