Add 16/2 and 12/24
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 12/24
16/2 + 12/24 is 17/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
16/2 = 16 × 12/2 × 12 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
192/24 + 12/24 = 192 + 12/24 = 204/24 - 204/24 simplified gives 17/2
- So, 16/2 + 12/24 = 17/2
In mixed form: 81/2
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