Step 1: Perform the division first according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). 16 ÷ 2 = 8 Step 2: Perform the addition. 12 + 8 = 20 The answer is 20.

Work out 12+16÷2

May 3, 2026Mathematics

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Perform the division first according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).
$16 \div 2 = 8$
Perform the addition.
$12 + 8 = 20$

The answer is 20.

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