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Add 2/16 and 12/3

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 4 0/3

2/16 + 12/3 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    12/3 = 12 × 16/3 × 16 = 192/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/48 + 192/48 = 6 + 192/48 = 198/48
  5. 198/48 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 2/16 + 12/3 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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