Add 56/16 and 14/12, Solve 3 8/16 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 56/16 and 14/12

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

56/16 + 14/12 is 14/3.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
56/16 = 56 × 3/16 × 3 = 168/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
14/12 = 14 × 4/12 × 4 = 56/48
Add the two like fractions:
168/48 + 56/48 = 168 + 56/48 = 224/48
224/48 simplified gives 14/3
So, 56/16 + 14/12 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3

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