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Add 3/24 and 3/16

3/24 + 3/16 is 5/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    3/24 = 3 × 2/24 × 2 = 6/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/48 + 9/48 = 6 + 9/48 = 15/48
  5. 15/48 simplified gives 5/16
  6. So, 3/24 + 3/16 = 5/16

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