Add 12/6 and 5/16, Solve 2 0/6 + 5/16 as a fraction

Add 12/6 and 5/16

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 5/16

12/6 + 5/16 is 37/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
12/6 = 12 × 8/6 × 8 = 96/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48
Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 15/48 = 96 + 15/48 = 111/48
111/48 simplified gives 37/16
So, 12/6 + 5/16 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16

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