87/2 plus 16/3

87/2 + 16/3
=
293 6
Mixed Number: 48 5/6
Decimal: 48.833333
Percentage: 4883.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(2, 3) = 6
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    87/2 = 261/6    16/3 = 32/6
  3. 3
    Add numerators
    261 + 32 = 293/6
  4. 4
    Simplify
    293/6 = 293/6

How to Add Fractions

To add fractions, you need a common denominator. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of both denominators, convert each fraction, then add the numerators. Finally, simplify the result by dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCD.

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