Add 6/16 and 3/24
6/16 + 3/24 is 1/2.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
3/24 = 3 × 2/24 × 2 = 6/48 - Add the two like fractions:
18/48 + 6/48 = 18 + 6/48 = 24/48 - 24/48 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/16 + 3/24 = 1/2
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