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Add 16/56 and 24/12

1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 2 0/12

16/56 + 24/12 is 16/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    24/12 = 24 × 14/12 × 14 = 336/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 336/168 = 48 + 336/168 = 384/168
  5. 384/168 simplified gives 16/7
  6. So, 16/56 + 24/12 = 16/7
    In mixed form: 22/7

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