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Add 12/4 and 16/3

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 5 1/3

12/4 + 16/3 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    12/4 = 12 × 3/4 × 3 = 36/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/12 + 64/12 = 36 + 64/12 = 100/12
  5. 100/12 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 12/4 + 16/3 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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