Add 12/10 and 8/32
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 8/32
12/10 + 8/32 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
12/10 = 12 × 16/10 × 16 = 192/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
192/160 + 40/160 = 192 + 40/160 = 232/160 - 232/160 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 12/10 + 8/32 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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