Add 10/12 and 21/32
10/12 + 21/32 is 143/96.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96 - Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 63/96 = 80 + 63/96 = 143/96 - So, 10/12 + 21/32 = 143/96
In mixed form: 147/96
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