Add 16/6 and 7/12
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 7/12
166 + 712 is 134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
166 = 16 × 26 × 2 = 3212 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
712 = 7 × 112 × 1 = 712 - Add the two like fractions:
3212 + 712 = 32 + 712 = 3912 - 39/12 simplified gives 134
- So, 16/6 + 7/12 = 13/4
In mixed form: 314
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