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Add 12/2 and 6/16

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 6/16

12/2 + 6/16 is 51/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    12/2 = 12 × 8/2 × 8 = 96/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    6/16 = 6 × 1/16 × 1 = 6/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/16 + 6/16 = 96 + 6/16 = 102/16
  5. 102/16 simplified gives 51/8
  6. So, 12/2 + 6/16 = 51/8
    In mixed form: 63/8

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