Add 12/32 and 6/36
12/32 + 6/36 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Add the two like fractions:
108/288 + 48/288 = 108 + 48/288 = 156/288 - 156/288 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 12/32 + 6/36 = 13/24
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