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Add 9/12 and 12/16

9/12 + 12/16 is 3/2.

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,
    9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/48 + 36/48 = 36 + 36/48 = 72/48
  5. 72/48 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 9/12 + 12/16 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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