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Add 2/12 and 8/16

2/12 + 8/16 is 2/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    2/12 = 2 × 4/12 × 4 = 8/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/48 + 24/48 = 8 + 24/48 = 32/48
  5. 32/48 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 2/12 + 8/16 = 2/3

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