Add 2/16 and 72/6
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 12 0/6
2/16 + 72/6 is 97/8.
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,
72/6 = 72 × 8/6 × 8 = 576/48 - Add the two like fractions:
6/48 + 576/48 = 6 + 576/48 = 582/48 - 582/48 simplified gives 97/8
- So, 2/16 + 72/6 = 97/8
In mixed form: 121/8
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