Add 49/12 and 2/16, Solve 4 1/12 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 49/12 and 2/16

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

49/12 + 2/16 is 101/24.

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,
49/12 = 49 × 4/12 × 4 = 196/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
Add the two like fractions:
196/48 + 6/48 = 196 + 6/48 = 202/48
202/48 simplified gives 101/24
So, 49/12 + 2/16 = 101/24
In mixed form: 45/24

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