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Add 14/16 and 9/12

14/16 + 9/12 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/48 + 36/48 = 42 + 36/48 = 78/48
  5. 78/48 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 14/16 + 9/12 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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