Add 12/16 and 4/24
12/16 + 4/24 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
4/24 = 4 × 2/24 × 2 = 8/48 - Add the two like fractions:
36/48 + 8/48 = 36 + 8/48 = 44/48 - 44/48 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 12/16 + 4/24 = 11/12
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