Add 1/32 and 3/12
1/32 + 3/12 is 9/32.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96 - Add the two like fractions:
3/96 + 24/96 = 3 + 24/96 = 27/96 - 27/96 simplified gives 9/32
- So, 1/32 + 3/12 = 9/32
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