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Add 3/12 and 1/16

3/12 + 1/16 is 5/16.

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,
    3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/48 + 3/48 = 12 + 3/48 = 15/48
  5. 15/48 simplified gives 5/16
  6. So, 3/12 + 1/16 = 5/16

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