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Add 12/3 and 3/32

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 3/32

12/3 + 3/32 is 131/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    12/3 = 12 × 32/3 × 32 = 384/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/96 + 9/96 = 384 + 9/96 = 393/96
  5. 393/96 simplified gives 131/32
  6. So, 12/3 + 3/32 = 131/32
    In mixed form: 43/32

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