Add 12/32 and 18/36
12/32 + 18/36 is 7/8.
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,
18/36 = 18 × 8/36 × 8 = 144/288 - Add the two like fractions:
108/288 + 144/288 = 108 + 144/288 = 252/288 - 252/288 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 12/32 + 18/36 = 7/8
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