Add 75/16 and 70/12
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 5 10/12
75/16 + 70/12 is 505/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/16 = 75 × 3/16 × 3 = 225/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Add the two like fractions:
225/48 + 280/48 = 225 + 280/48 = 505/48 - So, 75/16 + 70/12 = 505/48
In mixed form: 1025/48
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