Add 20/6 and 4/16
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4/16
206 + 416 is 4312.
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,
206 = 20 × 86 × 8 = 16048 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
416 = 4 × 316 × 3 = 1248 - Add the two like fractions:
16048 + 1248 = 160 + 1248 = 17248 - 172/48 simplified gives 4312
- So, 20/6 + 4/16 = 43/12
In mixed form: 3712
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