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Add 16/4 and 6/12

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 6/12

16/4 + 6/12 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    6/12 = 6 × 1/12 × 1 = 6/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/12 + 6/12 = 48 + 6/12 = 54/12
  5. 54/12 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 16/4 + 6/12 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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