Add 10/16 and 3/12
10/16 + 3/12 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
30/48 + 12/48 = 30 + 12/48 = 42/48 - 42/48 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 10/16 + 3/12 = 7/8
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