Add 3/12 and 10/16
3/12 + 10/16 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 30/48 = 12 + 30/48 = 42/48 - 42/48 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 3/12 + 10/16 = 7/8
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