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Add 7/12 and 16/24

7/12 + 16/24 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/24 + 16/24 = 14 + 16/24 = 30/24
  5. 30/24 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 7/12 + 16/24 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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