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Add 5/6 and 2/16

5/6 + 2/16 is 23/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/48 + 6/48 = 40 + 6/48 = 46/48
  5. 46/48 simplified gives 23/24
  6. So, 5/6 + 2/16 = 23/24

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