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Add 3/12 and 16/50

3/12 + 16/50 is 57/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    16/50 = 16 × 6/50 × 6 = 96/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/300 + 96/300 = 75 + 96/300 = 171/300
  5. 171/300 simplified gives 57/100
  6. So, 3/12 + 16/50 = 57/100

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