Add 12/24 and 9/32
12/24 + 9/32 is 25/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
12/24 = 12 × 4/24 × 4 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 27/96 = 48 + 27/96 = 75/96 - 75/96 simplified gives 25/32
- So, 12/24 + 9/32 = 25/32
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