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Add 49/16 and 9/12

1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 9/12

49/16 + 9/12 is 61/16.

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,
    49/16 = 49 × 3/16 × 3 = 147/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/48 + 36/48 = 147 + 36/48 = 183/48
  5. 183/48 simplified gives 61/16
  6. So, 49/16 + 9/12 = 61/16
    In mixed form: 313/16

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