Solve 5/8+3/16=1/6

$$\frac { 5 } { 8 } + \frac { 3 } { 16 } = \frac { 1 } { 6 }$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 8 and 16 is 16. Convert \frac{5}{8} and \frac{3}{16} to fractions with denominator 16.

$$\frac{10}{16}+\frac{3}{16}=\frac{1}{6}$$

Since \frac{10}{16} and \frac{3}{16} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{10+3}{16}=\frac{1}{6}$$

Add 10 and 3 to get 13.

$$\frac{13}{16}=\frac{1}{6}$$

Least common multiple of 16 and 6 is 48. Convert \frac{13}{16} and \frac{1}{6} to fractions with denominator 48.

$$\frac{39}{48}=\frac{8}{48}$$

Compare \frac{39}{48} and \frac{8}{48}.

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