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Add 16/96 and 42/12

1st number: 16/96, 2nd number: 3 6/12

16/96 + 42/12 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    16/96 = 16 × 1/96 × 1 = 16/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    42/12 = 42 × 8/12 × 8 = 336/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/96 + 336/96 = 16 + 336/96 = 352/96
  5. 352/96 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 16/96 + 42/12 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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