Add 4/6 and 8/16
46 + 816 is 76.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
46 = 4 × 86 × 8 = 3248 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
816 = 8 × 316 × 3 = 2448 - Add the two like fractions:
3248 + 2448 = 32 + 2448 = 5648 - 56/48 simplified gives 76
- So, 4/6 + 8/16 = 7/6
In mixed form: 116
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