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Add 16/3 and 2/12

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2/12

16/3 + 2/12 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/12 + 2/12 = 64 + 2/12 = 66/12
  5. 66/12 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 16/3 + 2/12 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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