Add 12/32 and 6/10
12/32 + 6/10 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
6/10 = 6 × 16/10 × 16 = 96/160 - Add the two like fractions:
60/160 + 96/160 = 60 + 96/160 = 156/160 - 156/160 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 12/32 + 6/10 = 39/40
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