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Add 10/12 and 25/16

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

10/12 + 25/16 is 115/48.

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,
   10/12 = 10 × 4/12 × 4 = 40/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/48 + 75/48 = 40 + 75/48 = 115/48
5. So, 10/12 + 25/16 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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