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Add 1/12 and 15/16

1/12 + 15/16 is 49/48.

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,
    1/12 = 1 × 4/12 × 4 = 4/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/48 + 45/48 = 4 + 45/48 = 49/48
  5. So, 1/12 + 15/16 = 49/48
    In mixed form: 11/48

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