Add 6/24 and 3/16
6/24 + 3/16 is 7/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
6/24 = 6 × 2/24 × 2 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 9/48 = 12 + 9/48 = 21/48 - 21/48 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 6/24 + 3/16 = 7/16
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