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Add 5/12 and 14/16

5/12 + 14/16 is 31/24.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 4/12 × 4 = 20/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/48 + 42/48 = 20 + 42/48 = 62/48
  5. 62/48 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 5/12 + 14/16 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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