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