Add 12/5 and 6/16
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 6/16
12/5 + 6/16 is 111/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
12/5 = 12 × 16/5 × 16 = 192/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
192/80 + 30/80 = 192 + 30/80 = 222/80 - 222/80 simplified gives 111/40
- So, 12/5 + 6/16 = 111/40
In mixed form: 231/40
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