Add 20/6 and 4/16
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4/16
20/6 + 4/16 is 43/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
20/6 = 20 × 8/6 × 8 = 160/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
160/48 + 12/48 = 160 + 12/48 = 172/48 - 172/48 simplified gives 43/12
- So, 20/6 + 4/16 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12
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