Add 3/16 and 50/12
1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 4 2/12
3/16 + 50/12 is 209/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48 - Add the two like fractions:
9/48 + 200/48 = 9 + 200/48 = 209/48 - So, 3/16 + 50/12 = 209/48
In mixed form: 417/48
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