Add 1/12 and 75/32
1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 2 11/32
1/12 + 75/32 is 233/96.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 8/12 × 8 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
75/32 = 75 × 3/32 × 3 = 225/96 - Add the two like fractions:
8/96 + 225/96 = 8 + 225/96 = 233/96 - So, 1/12 + 75/32 = 233/96
In mixed form: 241/96
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