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Add 12/16 and 12/9

1st number: 12/16, 2nd number: 1 3/9

12/16 + 12/9 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    12/9 = 12 × 16/9 × 16 = 192/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/144 + 192/144 = 108 + 192/144 = 300/144
  5. 300/144 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 12/16 + 12/9 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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