Add 7/12 and 9/16
7/12 + 9/16 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
7/12 = 7 × 4/12 × 4 = 28/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Add the two like fractions:
28/48 + 27/48 = 28 + 27/48 = 55/48 - So, 7/12 + 9/16 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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