Add 36/12 and 10/16, Solve 3 0/12 + 10/16 as a fraction

Add 36/12 and 10/16

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 10/16

36/12 + 10/16 is 29/8.

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,
36/12 = 36 × 4/12 × 4 = 144/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
Add the two like fractions:
144/48 + 30/48 = 144 + 30/48 = 174/48
174/48 simplified gives 29/8
So, 36/12 + 10/16 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8

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