Add 6/12 and 6/16
6/12 + 6/16 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Add the two like fractions:
24/48 + 18/48 = 24 + 18/48 = 42/48 - 42/48 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 6/12 + 6/16 = 7/8
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