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Add 18/16 and 5/12

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 5/12

18/16 + 5/12 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    18/16 = 18 × 3/16 × 3 = 54/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    5/12 = 5 × 4/12 × 4 = 20/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/48 + 20/48 = 54 + 20/48 = 74/48
  5. 74/48 simplified gives 37/24
  6. So, 18/16 + 5/12 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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