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Add 12/32 and 5/36

12/32 + 5/36 is 37/72.

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,
    5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/288 + 40/288 = 108 + 40/288 = 148/288
  5. 148/288 simplified gives 37/72
  6. So, 12/32 + 5/36 = 37/72

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