Add 12/16 and 2/7
12/16 + 2/7 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
2/7 = 2 × 16/7 × 16 = 32/112 - Add the two like fractions:
84/112 + 32/112 = 84 + 32/112 = 116/112 - 116/112 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 12/16 + 2/7 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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