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Add 2/16 and 8/6

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 2/6

2/16 + 8/6 is 35/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    8/6 = 8 × 8/6 × 8 = 64/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/48 + 64/48 = 6 + 64/48 = 70/48
  5. 70/48 simplified gives 35/24
  6. So, 2/16 + 8/6 = 35/24
    In mixed form: 111/24

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