Add 5/12 and 4/32
5/12 + 4/32 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
40/96 + 12/96 = 40 + 12/96 = 52/96 - 52/96 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 5/12 + 4/32 = 13/24
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