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Add 3/6 and 16/4

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 4 0/4

3/6 + 16/4 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    3/6 = 3 × 2/6 × 2 = 6/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/12 + 48/12 = 6 + 48/12 = 54/12
  5. 54/12 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 3/6 + 16/4 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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