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Add 16/18 and 7/12

16/18 + 7/12 is 53/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    16/18 = 16 × 2/18 × 2 = 32/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/36 + 21/36 = 32 + 21/36 = 53/36
  5. So, 16/18 + 7/12 = 53/36
    In mixed form: 117/36

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