Add 15/16 and 2/12
15/16 + 2/12 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
2/12 = 2 × 4/12 × 4 = 8/48 - Add the two like fractions:
45/48 + 8/48 = 45 + 8/48 = 53/48 - So, 15/16 + 2/12 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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