Add 16/12 and 18/7, Solve 1 4/12 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 16/12 and 18/7

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

16/12 + 18/7 is 82/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
16/12 = 16 × 7/12 × 7 = 112/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
18/7 = 18 × 12/7 × 12 = 216/84
Add the two like fractions:
112/84 + 216/84 = 112 + 216/84 = 328/84
328/84 simplified gives 82/21
So, 16/12 + 18/7 = 82/21
In mixed form: 319/21

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