Add 2/32 and 4/12
2/32 + 4/12 is 19/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 32/96 = 6 + 32/96 = 38/96 - 38/96 simplified gives 19/48
- So, 2/32 + 4/12 = 19/48
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