Add 3/6 and 16/28
3/6 + 16/28 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 48/84 = 42 + 48/84 = 90/84 - 90/84 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 3/6 + 16/28 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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