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Add 16/8 and 5/12

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 5/12

16/8 + 5/12 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    16/8 = 16 × 3/8 × 3 = 48/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/24 + 10/24 = 48 + 10/24 = 58/24
  5. 58/24 simplified gives 29/12
  6. So, 16/8 + 5/12 = 29/12
    In mixed form: 25/12

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