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Add 1/12 and 75/16

1^st number: 1/12, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

1/12 + 75/16 is 229/48.

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,
   75/16 = 75 × 3/16 × 3 = 225/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/48 + 225/48 = 4 + 225/48 = 229/48
5. So, 1/12 + 75/16 = 229/48
   In mixed form: 437/48

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