Add 64/6 and 3/16
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 3/16
64/6 + 3/16 is 521/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
64/6 = 64 × 8/6 × 8 = 512/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Add the two like fractions:
512/48 + 9/48 = 512 + 9/48 = 521/48 - So, 64/6 + 3/16 = 521/48
In mixed form: 1041/48
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