Add 12/2 and 16/24
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 16/24
12/2 + 16/24 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
12/2 = 12 × 12/2 × 12 = 144/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24 - Add the two like fractions:
144/24 + 16/24 = 144 + 16/24 = 160/24 - 160/24 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 12/2 + 16/24 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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