Add 12/32 and 27/35
12/32 + 27/35 is 321/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
27/35 = 27 × 32/35 × 32 = 864/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1120 + 864/1120 = 420 + 864/1120 = 1284/1120 - 1284/1120 simplified gives 321/280
- So, 12/32 + 27/35 = 321/280
In mixed form: 141/280
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