Add 12/7 and 4/16, Solve 1 5/7 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 4/16

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 4/16

12/7 + 4/16 is 55/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
12/7 = 12 × 16/7 × 16 = 192/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112
Add the two like fractions:
192/112 + 28/112 = 192 + 28/112 = 220/112
220/112 simplified gives 55/28
So, 12/7 + 4/16 = 55/28
In mixed form: 127/28

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