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Add 12/32 and 25/36

12/32 + 25/36 is 77/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/288 + 200/288 = 108 + 200/288 = 308/288
  5. 308/288 simplified gives 77/72
  6. So, 12/32 + 25/36 = 77/72
    In mixed form: 15/72

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