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Add 16/12 and 9/7

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

16/12 + 9/7 is 55/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    16/12 = 16 × 7/12 × 7 = 112/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    9/7 = 9 × 12/7 × 12 = 108/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/84 + 108/84 = 112 + 108/84 = 220/84
  5. 220/84 simplified gives 55/21
  6. So, 16/12 + 9/7 = 55/21
    In mixed form: 213/21

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