Add 12/3 and 49/32, Solve 4 0/3 + 1 17/32 as a fraction

Add 12/3 and 49/32

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

12/3 + 49/32 is 177/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
12/3 = 12 × 32/3 × 32 = 384/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
49/32 = 49 × 3/32 × 3 = 147/96
Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 147/96 = 384 + 147/96 = 531/96
531/96 simplified gives 177/32
So, 12/3 + 49/32 = 177/32
In mixed form: 517/32

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