Add 12/32 and 6/9
12/32 + 6/9 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Add the two like fractions:
108/288 + 192/288 = 108 + 192/288 = 300/288 - 300/288 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 12/32 + 6/9 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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