Add 3/12 and 2/16
3/12 + 2/16 is 3/8.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Add the two like fractions:
12/48 + 6/48 = 12 + 6/48 = 18/48 - 18/48 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 3/12 + 2/16 = 3/8
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/12+2/16 3/12+4/16 3/24+2/16 3/12+2/32 9/12+2/16 3/12+6/16 3/36+2/16 3/12+2/48 15/12+2/16 3/12+10/16 3/60+2/16 3/12+2/80 21/12+2/16 3/12+14/16 3/84+2/16