Add 12/3 and 6/32
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/32
12/3 + 6/32 is 67/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
12/3 = 12 × 32/3 × 32 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 18/96 = 384 + 18/96 = 402/96 - 402/96 simplified gives 67/16
- So, 12/3 + 6/32 = 67/16
In mixed form: 43/16
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