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Add 16/12 and 12/9

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1 3/9

16/12 + 12/9 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/36 + 48/36 = 48 + 48/36 = 96/36
  5. 96/36 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 16/12 + 12/9 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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