16/3 plus 12/5

16/3 + 12/5
=
116 15
Mixed Number: 7 11/15
Decimal: 7.733333
Percentage: 773.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    16/3 = 80/15    12/5 = 36/15
  3. 3
    Add numerators
    80 + 36 = 116/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    116/15 = 116/15

How to Add Fractions

To add fractions, you need a common denominator. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of both denominators, convert each fraction, then add the numerators. Finally, simplify the result by dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCD.

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