Add 16/12 and 14/48, Solve 1 4/12 + 14/48 as a fraction

Add 16/12 and 14/48

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 14/48

16/12 + 14/48 is 13/8.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
16/12 = 16 × 4/12 × 4 = 64/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
Add the two like fractions:
64/48 + 14/48 = 64 + 14/48 = 78/48
78/48 simplified gives 13/8
So, 16/12 + 14/48 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8

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