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Add 16/12 and 18/48

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 18/48

16/12 + 18/48 is 41/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    16/12 = 16 × 4/12 × 4 = 64/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/48 + 18/48 = 64 + 18/48 = 82/48
  5. 82/48 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 16/12 + 18/48 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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