Add 12/36 and 6/32
12/36 + 6/32 is 25/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
12/36 = 12 × 8/36 × 8 = 96/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
96/288 + 54/288 = 96 + 54/288 = 150/288 - 150/288 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 12/36 + 6/32 = 25/48
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