Add 25/2 and 12/32
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 12/32
25/2 + 12/32 is 103/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
25/2 = 25 × 16/2 × 16 = 400/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32 - Add the two like fractions:
400/32 + 12/32 = 400 + 12/32 = 412/32 - 412/32 simplified gives 103/8
- So, 25/2 + 12/32 = 103/8
In mixed form: 127/8
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