Add 10/12 and 3/16
10/12 + 3/16 is 49/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
10/12 = 10 × 4/12 × 4 = 40/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Add the two like fractions:
40/48 + 9/48 = 40 + 9/48 = 49/48 - So, 10/12 + 3/16 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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