What is 16/48 + 4/8?
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This is how to add
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Step 1Our denominators (bottom numbers) don't match, so we can't add yet. Since 8 is evenly divided by 48, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 4 by 6, and get 24, then we multiply 8 by 6 and get 48. So now our fractions look like this:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 16 + 24 = 40 Now we have an answer.
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Step 3Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction? To find out, we try dividing it by 2... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... No good. 7 is larger than 5. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 16/48 + 4/8
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