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Add 3/16 and 7/12

3/16 + 7/12 is 37/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    7/12 = 7 × 4/12 × 4 = 28/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/48 + 28/48 = 9 + 28/48 = 37/48
  5. So, 3/16 + 7/12 = 37/48

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