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Add 10/7 and 12/16

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 12/16

10/7 + 12/16 is 61/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    10/7 = 10 × 16/7 × 16 = 160/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/112 + 84/112 = 160 + 84/112 = 244/112
  5. 244/112 simplified gives 61/28
  6. So, 10/7 + 12/16 = 61/28
    In mixed form: 25/28

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