SOLUTION: what is 12 1/8 + 3 9/16 =?

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Question 833136: what is 12 1/8 + 3 9/16 =?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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First find a common denominator for the fractions. What is the lowest number both 8 and 16 can go into? 16. 1/8 = how many 16ths? 1/8 = 2/16
12 2/16 + 3 9/16 = ?
Add the whole numbers and then add the fractions.
15 11/16