Add 12/32 and 10/36
12/32 + 10/36 is 47/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
10/36 = 10 × 8/36 × 8 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
108/288 + 80/288 = 108 + 80/288 = 188/288 - 188/288 simplified gives 47/72
- So, 12/32 + 10/36 = 47/72
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