Add 4/16 and 7/24
4/16 + 7/24 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
7/24 = 7 × 2/24 × 2 = 14/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 14/48 = 12 + 14/48 = 26/48 - 26/48 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 4/16 + 7/24 = 13/24
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