Add 10/16 and 20/12, Solve 10/16 + 1 8/12 as a fraction

Add 10/16 and 20/12

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 8/12

10/16 + 20/12 is 55/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
20/12 = 20 × 4/12 × 4 = 80/48
Add the two like fractions:
30/48 + 80/48 = 30 + 80/48 = 110/48
110/48 simplified gives 55/24
So, 10/16 + 20/12 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad