Add 12/32 and 28/42, Solve 12/32 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 12/32 and 28/42

12/32 + 28/42 is 25/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
28/42 = 28 × 16/42 × 16 = 448/672
Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 448/672 = 252 + 448/672 = 700/672
700/672 simplified gives 25/24
So, 12/32 + 28/42 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24

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