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Add 3/12 and 16/4

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 4 0/4

3/12 + 16/4 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    3/12 = 3 × 1/12 × 1 = 3/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/12 + 48/12 = 3 + 48/12 = 51/12
  5. 51/12 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 3/12 + 16/4 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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