Add 10/12 and 5/16
10/12 + 5/16 is 55/48.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Add the two like fractions:
40/48 + 15/48 = 40 + 15/48 = 55/48 - So, 10/12 + 5/16 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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