Add 1/3 and 12/16
1/3 + 12/16 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
1/3 = 1 × 16/3 × 16 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
16/48 + 36/48 = 16 + 36/48 = 52/48 - 52/48 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 1/3 + 12/16 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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