Add 6/24 and 4/16
6/24 + 4/16 is 1/2.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 12/48 = 12 + 12/48 = 24/48 - 24/48 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/24 + 4/16 = 1/2
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