1/12:1/16 in simplest form

1.	1/12:1/16 in simplest form
Answer» Answer: FIND the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators: LCM of 12 and 16 is 48 For the 1st fraction, SINCE 12 × 4 = 48, 1 12 = 1 × 4 12 × 4 = 4 48 Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48, 1 16 = 1 × 3 16 × 3 = 3 48 Add the two fractions: 4 48 + 3 48 = 4 + 3 48 = 7 48 So, 1/12 + 1/16 = 7/48

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Answer:

FIND the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

For the 1st fraction, SINCE 12 × 4 = 48,

1 × 4

12 × 4

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,

1 × 3

16 × 3

Add the two fractions:

4 + 3

So, 1/12 + 1/16 = 7/48

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