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Add 27/12 and 25/16

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 1 9/16

27/12 + 25/16 is 61/16.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    27/12 = 27 × 4/12 × 4 = 108/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/48 + 75/48 = 108 + 75/48 = 183/48
  5. 183/48 simplified gives 61/16
  6. So, 27/12 + 25/16 = 61/16
    In mixed form: 313/16

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