Add 32/12 and 4/16, Solve 2 8/12 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 32/12 and 4/16

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 4/16

32/12 + 4/16 is 35/12.

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,
32/12 = 32 × 4/12 × 4 = 128/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
Add the two like fractions:
128/48 + 12/48 = 128 + 12/48 = 140/48
140/48 simplified gives 35/12
So, 32/12 + 4/16 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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