Add 12/16 and 6/7
12/16 + 6/7 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
6/7 = 6 × 16/7 × 16 = 96/112 - Add the two like fractions:
84/112 + 96/112 = 84 + 96/112 = 180/112 - 180/112 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 12/16 + 6/7 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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