Add 16/12 and 28/32
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 28/32
16/12 + 28/32 is 53/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
16/12 = 16 × 8/12 × 8 = 128/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
128/96 + 84/96 = 128 + 84/96 = 212/96 - 212/96 simplified gives 53/24
- So, 16/12 + 28/32 = 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24
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