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Add 49/12 and 8/16

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

49/12 + 8/16 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   49/12 = 49 × 4/12 × 4 = 196/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/48 + 24/48 = 196 + 24/48 = 220/48
5. 220/48 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 49/12 + 8/16 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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