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Add 8/6 and 4/16

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 4/16

8/6 + 4/16 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    8/6 = 8 × 8/6 × 8 = 64/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/48 + 12/48 = 64 + 12/48 = 76/48
  5. 76/48 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 8/6 + 4/16 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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